
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2004
Einstein and Newton: Genius Compared
The two scientific giants were alike in intellect and temperament
Alan Lightman is a writer and physicist. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is author of many books, including Einstein’s Dreams, The Miraculous from the Material and The Transcendent Brain.

Einstein and Newton: Genius Compared
The two scientific giants were alike in intellect and temperament