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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein say the German people used to believe?

2. What is the starting point for the concept of space?

3. In what decade is Einstein writing his correspondence with the science academies?

4. Neither intelligence nor institutions can substitute for what?

5. What does Einstein say about the theory of relativity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Einstein join a French rally against German anti-Semitism?

2. What does the theory of relativity say is probable about two and three dimensional space?

3. What does Einstein say about the Jews who died in the Warsaw Ghetto battles?

4. What can be visualized about a finite universe that could make it appear infinite and what does infinite space mean?

5. Why does the theory of relativity show how modern theoretical science develops?

6. What does he say about what he has always fought for?

7. What does Einstein say Jews must do now?

8. What caused an exchange of correspondence between Einstein and the Prussian and Bavarian academies of science in 1933?

9. Why does Einstein admire Kepler?

10. What does Einstein say he will only live under?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Einstein says that most theories in physics build a picture of complex phenomena out of materials in a relatively simple "formal scheme" using an "analytic" rather than "synthetic" method. Discuss the following:

1. Briefly explain what you think Einstein means by the above statement. Give examples from the text and/or your own knowledge.

2. What do you think is the difference between an analytic method versus a synthetic method. Give examples of each method.

3. How do you think the term "formal scheme" is used in this statement?

Essay Topic 2

In Einstein's essay, "Remarks on Bertrand Russell's Theory of Knowledge," Einstein discusses the question as to "What knowledge is pure thought able to supply independent of sense perceptions?" Discuss the following:

1. How does Einstein say that Russell's theory of knowledge answers the above question?

2. Does Einstein completely agree with Russell? Discuss fully.

3. Explain Russell's theory of knowledge and how it is applicable in today's culture.

Essay Topic 3

Another topic in which Einstein seems to feel quite strongly is that of disarmament. Discuss the following:

Discuss and analyze Einstein's opinions about disarmament.

Do you believe disarmament is more likely today or in the time in which Einstein writes this book? Explain fully.

What do you think about the idea of world-wide disarmament? Discuss fully.

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