Warsaw 1935/ Publisher M. Fruchtman/ first edition/ bookbinding, green half-leather, ornaments and titulae on the spine, the faces covered with marbled paper, stained upper edges of the pages/ 14x18,5cm/ p.283/ very good condition, professionally restored pieces, small glue-ups of the edges of the pre-title page and the last one
First Polish edition of a collection of philosophical, social, political and scientific reflections and views of Albert Einstein.
Einstein describes his thoughts on the nature of the universe, as well as on the role of science in society. In his essays he addresses many important issues, such as the development of technology, the problem of wars and environmental threats.
The book is divided into five chapters: How do I imagine the world?, On politics and pacifism, Germany in 1933, Jewry, Science.
Reading the book provides a unique opportunity to learn about the philosophical views of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.