Max Jammer, Einstein & Religion: Physics & Theology (Princeton University Press, 1999) Certainly, as most people, I am interested in what Albert Einstein thought about God and the Big Question. Just as curious, I have always been intrigued at how Einstein has influenced the way we think about religion or more specifically, spirituality. Countless times I have read about Einstein's quote regarding "spooky action at a distance" when reading books that attempt to explain spirituality. In addition to this quote, several other Einsteinisms pop up in these tomes. The book guides us on a journey of how deeply affected Einstein was about the spiritual realm, but also how his theory of relativity has influenced theological thought ever since. Written in clear, concise language, Einstein & Religion is not a path of conversion to Einstein's concept of religion. The reader will not find a single sentence or word with a missionary intent. The book presents a philosophical and historical perspective without bias. That was exactly what I wanted and exactly what I got. |
Rambles.NET book review by Michael L. Gooch 23 October 2010 Agree? Disagree? Send us your opinions! |