The World As I See It Paperback – January 2, 2014

I must admit that the only thing I had read of Einstein was, E=mc2. Nonetheless, this collection of his essays and letters demonstrates that he was brilliant in fields afar from physics. His discussion of politics (both domestic and international), economics, the moral decay of pre-WWII Germany, and the inter-relationships between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were all acute for his era when the internet did not exist (meaning he had to be very well read), and prescient for our modern day issues.The one disheartening thing I found in his letters was that he openly despised men who served in the military. Einstein asserts that such a man is despicable because rather than resort to tools of the mind to resolve conflict, they resort to the violence and the baser nature of man as animal. Being a long serving professional soldier and scholar, I was crestfallen that man I so admired, would demonstrate his despise for me from his grave. Regardless, acknowledging Einsteins pacifism and the German military ethic of the era in which Einstein was familiar, I at least understood his sentiment.The book remains a good read which I recommend to others. Its analysis of all the topics discussed above are short. It serves as a book that one can read in one setting, pick up and put down for later reading, or return to again and again for future reference.

Einstein's solutions to tough questions seemed simplistic to me. Mostly related to disarmament and Zionism.

This book is an abridged collection of some of Einstein's letters, speeches, and writings. I did not realize this was an abridged version and it is a quick read.Some of the writings are incredibly interesting and provide insight into this amazing man. Others are just plain boring and add little. The better writings are clearly towards the front of the book and elucidate his humanity and thoughts on topics from God ("I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the type of which we are conscious in ourselves." page 16). Knowledge (" . . . lecture-rooms are numerous and large, but the number of young people who genuinely thirst after truth and justice is small." page 16). Nationalism (" . . . the greatest obstacle to international order is that monstrously exaggerated spirit of nationalism which also goes by the fair-sounding but misused name of patriotism." page 60)There are a distracting amount of errors. A couple examples: page 20 ". . . put on uniform and kill and be BILLED (instead of killed)" Page 107 the entire last paragraph is duplicated.

Not as profound as I thought it would be, also it's only a few pages. Nice to delve directly into his mind though, rather than hearing postulation.

A Very satisfying read, as I knew little about this genius's thoughts and words beyond the fact that he was the author of the Theory of Relativity and somewhat responsible for ushering us into the Atomic Age. It was clearly stated before clicking 'BUY' that all writings regarding hard science had been edited out of this book, so it's not like I wasn't warned. But the editor could have included a short explanatory chapter -- perhaps written by a third party -- that would've given us some insight into what that ground-breaking theory is/was about.And then there's the atomic bomb. There's a huge gap between Einstein's writings regarding pacifism and the unexplained common-knowledge that it was he who whispered into FDR's ear: "We need a WMD"; somehow we just leap-frogged over WWII altogether.But especially satisfying were the paragraphs regarding Einstein's views regarding God, Judaism and organized religion, and world socialism. Apparently much that has been attributed to him (probably by the right -- a group to which I admittedly belong) regarding the existence of God was lifted out of context and spun. To say more about that here would become near to being a spoiler alert, so I'll leave it at that. But I will say this: Einstein's views regarding God and a Supreme Being do not clash with those of Deepak Chopra's, which is probably why you'll find Einstein referenced in several of Deepak's writings.All in all, highly recommended for those who are curious about what made Albert Einstein tick.

I find it very interesting but must take into into consideration Around the 1930s and forties. I wish that all of the documents in this book were Dated. Taking into consideration what was going on during the time of his writings With differently improve my perspective on his statements. A brilliant mayenne who in some ways Was naive And in others a true visionary..

Wasn’t expecting a political book. I’ve bought 4 Einstein’s and loved everyone one. This one was different but it still has a lot of great ideas and from a Jew in Germany in the 1920s to 1940s

Couldn't ask for a better price or a more timely delivery!

Vale a pena conhecer melhor este grande pensador. Recomendo.

Alcuni passaggi sono illuminanti, per la maggior parte però parla della questione ebraica del dopoguerra

This book gives you a insight into Einstein view of the world outside his science publications. His writing is succinct and eloquent. Must read for Albert Einstein fans.

Some letters from and to A. Einstein. Nothing deeper, only his personal opinions on politics, the creation of what later on we called Israel and German state of mind on 20’s and 30’s. Irrelevant if you do not have spare time.

The dimension of the book is terrible.It looks like a newspaper. It is impossible to hold and enjoy unless you sit like a schoolgirl at a desk. Terrible. Buy the book from another publisher