Albert Einstein #9- How did Einstein view himself?
Award winning author Professor Steven Gimbel
Previous Chair of the Philosophy Department
Gettysburg College
author of numerous highly acclaimed books including:
Isn’t That Clever: A Philosophy of Humor and Comedy
Einstein’s Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion
Einstein: His Space and Times
How did Einstein view himself?
• Newton sees himself as historic like Adam, Moses…
• Einstein had the common touch
• Famous, sense of humor
• Used his fame as a platform for his views
• Not a political leader
• Understood his theories changed the world
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