This essay titled Common Language of Science was written by Einstein in 1941, he gives us the reader a empirical understanding on the fundamental development of language and its relationship to humanity. He takes the concept of language from its origin and evolution, and skillfully unfolds the delicate future this tool beholds. Einstein beautifully details the evolution of language to thinking, and as these seedlings germinated and prospered it progressed to the development of an international language of science. Even though this essay is short on content, the concept and progression of language is truly the single most important human discovery of our time, I have reflected on this daily...pondering how this remarkable contribution has affected the quality of my life and the civilization of humanity. We can easily say, the science of language has provided each of us a grand gift by design, and our lives are made easier as we rely on the technologies of this magnificent advancement.
Excerpt from a brief statement Einstein sent to the Boston Journal to celebrate Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis birthday; True human progress is based less on the inventive mind than on the conscience of men such as Bradeis.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Einstein - Morals and Emotions Part II
A befitting essay, morals and ethics are the life blood of our existence, once these vital core principles begin to decay so does our civilization. Einstein's essay is as timely today as when he wrote it.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Einstein - Morals and Emotions
Einstein wrote this essay the year following Moral Decay, while I haven't researched his motivation for writing this essay; the essay seems to offer an insight into where morality breaks down in humans and how one would find within themselves, the elements necessary to build a solid foundation capable of upholding ones principles.
This will be posted in two parts...
This will be posted in two parts...
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