

What Einstein Meant by God: Science, Spirituality, and the Search for Meaning
Einstein's Early Influences
- Einstein's childhood experiences, like receiving a compass, fostered his spiritual curiosity.
- His early exposure to philosophy and science further shaped his worldview.
Einstein's Library
- Einstein's personal library reveals his diverse reading interests, including Eastern philosophy and Greek thinkers.
- Handwritten markings in his books provide evidence of his engagement with these texts.
Einstein's Atheism
- Einstein's atheism stemmed from intellectual and philosophical inquiry, not solely from historical critiques of religion.
- His early readings in Kant and popular science books sparked his skepticism.
















































































Albert Einstein remains renowned around the world for revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos, but very few realize that the celebrated scientist had a deep spiritual side. Einstein believed that one wondrous force was woven through all things everywhere—and this sense of the pervasive sacred influenced every aspect of his existence, from his marvelous science to his passionate pacifism.
Kieran Fox studied medicine at Stanford University and holds a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience from the University of British Columbia. He is a physician-scientist at the The University of California, San Francisco, where his research centers on the neural mechanisms and therapeutic potential of meditation practices and psychedelic medicines. His new book is I Am a Part of Infinity. More information: https://www.iamapartofinfinity.com/