AMsS, 1932 January 25 : Pasadena, California Institute of Technology.

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AMsS, 1932 January 25 : Pasadena, California Institute of Technology.

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Einstein's address opens with a welcome to Jacob Gould Schurman, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, then a lecturer at Cal. Tech., whom Einstein praises in the highest terms. He then discusses the state of European-American civilization and comments on disparity in the quality of life in spite of great productivity. He says: "The pessimist asks 'Why should not our civilization collapse from inner decay?' ... Our material civilization has as its permanent justification the protection and development of our culture." He continues: "It is not in intellect that we lack strength for the overcoming of evil, rather we lack in the unselfish and responsible dedication to service of the common good." In German with English translation by Dr. R.C. Tolman.

6 p. ; 21 x 15 cm. and envelope 11.5 x 26 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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