Mind saying why in particular, or directing me to some things you find interesting? I looked into him just a little while back because of the high regard Einstein had for him, but never went into much depth. I was intrigued by his theism, determinism, and reputation for high personal character.
He was a liberal and a free-thinker who had the courage to question the deepest beliefs of his time when it was risky to do so. I admire that. He was "excommunicated" (permanently expelled and shunned) from the Jewish community he was brought up in for his naturalist beliefs.
Mind saying why in particular, or directing me to some things you find interesting? I looked into him just a little while back because of the high regard Einstein had for him, but never went into much depth. I was intrigued by his theism, determinism, and reputation for high personal character.
ReplyDeleteHe was a liberal and a free-thinker who had the courage to question the deepest beliefs of his time when it was risky to do so. I admire that. He was "excommunicated" (permanently expelled and shunned) from the Jewish community he was brought up in for his naturalist beliefs.
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