The influence of David Hilbert and Hermann Minkowski on Einstein's views over the interrelation between physics and mathematics

Leo Corry

doi:10.1016/S0160-9327(98)01131-4

The influence of David Hilbert and Hermann Minkowski on Einstein's views over the interrelation between physics and mathematics

Leo Corry

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In the early years of his scientific career, Albert Einstein considered mathematics to be a mere tool in the service of physical intuition. In later years, he came to consider mathematics as the very source of scientific creativity. A main motive behind this change was the influence of two prominent German mathematicians: David Hilbert and Hermann Minkowski.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	95-97
Number of pages	3
Journal	Endeavour
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-9327(98)01131-4
State	Published - 1998

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