Quote by John Polkinghorne

Of course, Einstein was a very great scientist indeed, and I have enormous respect for him, and great admiration for the discoveries he made. But he was very committed to a view of the objectivity of the physical world.

Of course, Einstein was a very great scientist indeed, and I

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This quote suggests that while the speaker acknowledges Einstein's greatness as a scientist and holds him in high regard, they also recognize Einstein's strong belief in the objectivity of the physical world. It implies that Einstein's commitment to this viewpoint was a notable aspect of his work and perhaps shaped his approach to understanding the natural world.

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By John Polkinghorne

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