In "Six Major Prophets," Edwin E. Slosson offers a compelling analysis of the lives and messages of six pivotal figures from the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. This work blends theological scrutiny with historical context, presenting each prophet not merely as a mouthpiece for divine messages but as complex individuals shaped by their social and political landscapes. Slosson's clear and engaging prose invites readers into an exploration of the interplay between prophecy and his...

Easy Lessons In Einstein: A Discussion Of The More Intelligible Features Of The Theory Of Relativity by Edwin E. Slosson makes the revolutionary concepts of Einstein’s theory accessible to curious minds, breaking down complex physics into clear, engaging explanations suitable for both students and general readers.This audiobook demystifies the principles of relativity, guiding listeners through the fascinating ideas of time dilation, space-time, an...

In "Six Major Prophets," Edwin E. Slosson intricately examines the lives and teachings of six seminal figures in prophetic literature, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others, weaving their historical contexts into a comprehensive narrative. Slosson's accessible yet erudite prose combines a scholarly examination of biblical texts with engaging interpretations, promoting a deeper understanding of the socio-political landscapes that shaped these prophets' messages. This work fits int...

A clear, accessible introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity, written for general readers without advanced scientific training.

My list of the "Twelve Major Prophets of Today" consisted of the following names: Maurice Maeterlinck, Henri Bergson, Henri Poincaré, Elie Metchnikoff, Wilhelm Ostwald, Ernst Haeckel, George Bernard Shaw, Herbert George Wells, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, F. C. S. Schiller, John Dewey, and Rudolf Eucken. I had not taken nationality into consideration, but I found that I had chosen four from England, three from Germany, two from France, and one each from Belgium, Russia, and the United States ...

First published in 1922, this book represents the first attempt to popularise the more accessible aspects of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Eschewing the mathematical components that put the theory beyond many people’s grasp, the author employs metaphorical examples and thought experiments to convey the fundamental ideas and assertions of one of physics’ most famous principles — which remains the accepted description of gravitation more than a century after its first publi...

Slosson’s Easy Lessons in Einstein is one of the first popularizations of Einstein’s theory of relativity. This book is meant to convey to the general reader the ideas of relativity in non-mathematical terms, by the use of thought experiements and pop-cultural references of the day. This edition also includes a short article by Einstein on Time, Space and Gravitation.

Henri Bergson was born in the heart of Paris, the Montmartre quarter, in 1859. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his rich ideas and the brilliant skill with which they have been presented.“The history of philosophy shows us chiefly the ceaselessly renewed efforts of reflection laboring to attenuate difficulties, to resolve contradictions, to measure with an increasing approximation a reality incommensurable with our thought. But from time to time bursts forth a soul ...

Wells defines two divergent types of mind by the relative importance they attach to things past or things to come. The former type he calls the legal or submissive mind, "because the business, the practice and the training of a lawyer dispose him toward it; he of all men must most constantly refer to the law made, the right established, the precedent set, and most consistently ignore or condemn the thing that is only seeking to establish itself." In opposition to this is "the legislative, ...

Easy Lessons in Einstein is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the revolutionary theories of Albert Einstein, designed for readers with little or no background in advanced mathematics or physics. Authored by Edwin E. Slosson, this book demystifies the complex concepts of relativity and presents them in clear, straightforward language, making it an ideal starting point for anyone curious about the fundamental changes Einstein brought to our understanding of the universe. The boo...

Creative Chemistry: Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Edwin E. Slosson is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the transformative power of chemistry in the early twentieth century. Written in an accessible and lively style, the book delves into the remarkable advancements and innovations that have shaped modern chemical industries, making complex scientific concepts understandable to the general reader. Slosson takes the reader on a fascinating journey...

Brief biographies on the lives, thought and work of some of the centuries greatest writers and thinkers. Including George Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, John Dewey, G. K. Chesterton , F. C. S. Schiller, Rudolf Eucken.