Albert Einstein #9- How did Einstein view himself?

Award winning author Professor Steven Gimbel
Previous Chair of the Philosophy Department
Gettysburg College

author of numerous highly acclaimed books including:

Isn’t That Clever: A Philosophy of Humor and Comedy
Einstein’s Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion
Einstein: His Space and Times

How did Einstein view himself?

• Newton sees himself as historic like Adam, Moses…
• Einstein had the common touch
• Famous, sense of humor
• Used his fame as a platform for his views
• Not a political leader
• Understood his theories changed the world