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
I never thought that others would take my theories so much more seriously than I did.
At present every coachman and every waiter argues about whether or not the relativity theory is correct.
The content of scientific theory itself offers no moral foundation for the personal conduct of life.
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity I do not understand it myself any more.
Classical thermodynamics ... is the only physical theory of universal content which I am convinced ... will never be overthrown.
It is the theory which decides what we can observe
If [quantum theory] is correct, it signifies the end of physics as a science.
The truth of a theory can never be proven, for one never knows if future experience will contradict its conclusions.
A theory can be proved by experiment; but no path leads from experiment to the birth of a theory.
Scarcely anyone who comprehends this theory can escape its magic.
The most practical solution is a good theory.
It is the theory that decides what can be observed.
The theory must not contradict empirical facts,
Now to the term 'relativity theory.' I admit that it is unfortunate, and has given occasion to philosophical misunderstandings.