Einstein's Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion. by Gimbel, Steven - 2012.

Baltimore, Maryland:: John Hopkins University Press, 2012.. 1st Printing.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: off-white binding; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket.. 8vo (9.25 inches tall) . Notes, bibliography, index. Description: The publisher's blurb reads: ''No one, especially Einstein himself, denies Einstein's Jewish heritage, but many are uncomfortable saying that he was being a Jew while he was at his desk working. To understand what 'Jewish' means for Einstein's work, Gimbel first explores the many definitions of 'Jewish' and asks whether there are elements of Talmudic thinking apparent in Einstein's theory of relativity. He applies this line of inquiry to other scientists, including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Sigmund Freud, and Emile Durkheim, to consider whether their specific religious beliefs or backgrounds manifested in their scientific endeavors. Einstein's Jewish Science intertwines science, history, philosophy, theology and politics in fresh and fascinating ways to solve the multifaceted riddle of what religion means -- and what it means to science.''