Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.:274 Einstein's work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. Einstein is best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his "services to theoretical physics", in particular his discovery of the law of the photoelectric...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth14 March 1879
CityUlm, Germany
CountryGermany
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity, I do not understand it myself anymore.
One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly disco
To the extent math refers to reality, we are not certain; to the extent we are certain, math does not refer to reality.
Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.
I never thought that others would take my theories so much more seriously than I did.
Consider the concepts referred to in the words 'where', 'when', 'why', 'being', to the elucidation of which innumerable volumes of philosophy have been devoted. We fare no better in our speculations than a fish which should strive to become clear as to what is water.
Raffiniert ist der Herr Gott, aber boshaft ist er nicht. God is subtle, but he is not malicious.
What is this frog and mouse battle among the mathematicians?
I don't believe in mathematics.
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity I do not understand it myself any more.
The years of searching in the dark for a truth that one feels but cannot express, the intense desire and the alternations of confidence and misgiving until one breaks through to clarity and understanding, are known only to him who has experienced them himself.
I became more and more convinced that even nature could be understood as a relatively simple mathematical structure.
Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.
Mathematics are well and good but Nature keeps dragging us around by the nose.