On Cosmic Religion And Other Opinions And Aphorisms by Albert Einstein
A collection of reflective essays and aphorisms that explore the relationship between science, religion, and moral feeling, arguing for a 'cosmic' sense of reverence grounded in awe of the natural order rather than in dogma or supernatural belief. The pieces defend rational inquiry while acknowledging the emotional and ethical impulses that drive human search for meaning, criticize rigid institutional religion, and emphasize humility before the mysteries of the universe. Interwoven are thoughts on determinism, the limits of knowledge, pacifism, and the need for a universal ethical outlook informed by scientific understanding and profound gratitude for existence.
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- 1931
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