Einstein’s most famous contribution to science—his theory of relativity—is based on an idea so simple it can be stated in one sentence. Yet from that simple idea, explains Middlebury professor Richard Wolfson, follow conclusions that have revolutionized our notions of space, time, and causality.

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For more information

• Einstein page at Biography.com
• Review of Richard Wolfson’s book Simply Einstein, Publishers Weekly
• Albert Einstein quotes at Goodreads.com

“Simple Relativity — Understanding Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity”: