Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Philosophy/Focus
Einstein believed in creativity and independent thinking. He was fascinated by the connections between the laws of nature and philosophy, which led to his breakthroughs in physics.
Impact & Influence
His work has been fundamental in almost every area of modern physics. His theories have shaped the contemporary understanding of the universe and have influenced many other disciplines, from philosophy to the arts.
Bio Snapshot
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was a German theoretical physicist, known primarily for developing the theory of relativity, which revolutionized the understanding of gravity, space and time. Born in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, he later became a citizen of Switzerland and the United States. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Key Quotes
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Albert Einstein
We cannot solve problems using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.
Albert Einstein
Notable Works
Theory of special relativity (1905).
Theory of General Relativity (1915)
Explanation of the photoelectric effect (1905), for which he won the Nobel Prize.
Einstein’s field equation
Further Readings
- “Relativity: The Special and General Theory” de Albert Einstein
- “Einstein: His Life and Universe” by Walter Isaacson
- “The World as I See It” by Albert Einstein
- “Einstein’s Legacy” from Scientific American (2019): A recent article discussing Einstein’s continuing impact on modern physics.
- “Teaching Physics like Einstein Did” from The Conversation (2022): An article exploring Einstein’s unique perspective as a physics teacher.
- Wikipedia biography
- Albert Einstein’s works
- Biography at Encyclopedia Britannica