“My part in producing the atomic bomb consisted in a single act: I signed a letter to President Roosevelt” (On the Abolition of the Threat of War). After World War II, the alliance between the two massive powers, the United States and the Soviet Union, had become rocky. Their distrust of each other had caused the beginning of the Cold War. Although it was just a series of disagreements, the Cold War was a very dangerous time period for the entire world. Because of the looming threat of atomic destruction, the two powers were forced, by fear, to create and stockpile powerful bombs into their arsenal. Albert Einstein had been played a part in this life threatening matter, but many question what his true ideals were. Albert Einstein opposed of
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He also said, “I could do nothing else although I have always been a convinced pacifist. To my mind, to kill in war is not a whit better than to commit murder.” (On the Abolition of the Threat of War). This shows that Einstein does not agree with anything that would harm others purposefully. Following this further, someone who doesn’t agree with murder wouldn’t actively participate or agree in the creation of atomic weapons. Next, Einstein speaks about human greediness and that “one tenth of the energy that the various belligerents spent in World War, a fraction of the money they exploded in hand grenades and poison gas, would suffice to raise the standard of living in every country and avert the economic catastrophe of worldwide unemployment.” (Weapons of the Spirit). Furthermore, Einstein believed that the funds of war could be used for better cause. He believes in helping the world thrive not causing its downfall. Therefore, he would never approve of a destructive force that would cost a fortune for many people in America. Lastly in a television interview, Einstein discusses the effects distrust has between nations and says “It becomes ever clearer that such a war would spell universal annihilation.” (The Arms Race). He also knows for a fact that if these wars will destroy the world and the chances to reach peace would be fruitless. Einstein has faith that peace can be possible, though hard to achieve Therefore, Einstein would never sacrifice a chance of peace which means that he doesn’t agree with war or its
He also said, “I could do nothing else although I have always been a convinced pacifist. To my mind, to kill in war is not a whit better than to commit murder.” (On the Abolition of the Threat of War). This shows that Einstein does not agree with anything that would harm others purposefully. Following this further, someone who doesn’t agree with murder wouldn’t actively participate or agree in the creation of atomic weapons. Next, Einstein speaks about human greediness and that “one tenth of the energy that the various belligerents spent in World War, a fraction of the money they exploded in hand grenades and poison gas, would suffice to raise the standard of living in every country and avert the economic catastrophe of worldwide unemployment.” (Weapons of the Spirit). Furthermore, Einstein believed that the funds of war could be used for better cause. He believes in helping the world thrive not causing its downfall. Therefore, he would never approve of a destructive force that would cost a fortune for many people in America. Lastly in a television interview, Einstein discusses the effects distrust has between nations and says “It becomes ever clearer that such a war would spell universal annihilation.” (The Arms Race). He also knows for a fact that if these wars will destroy the world and the chances to reach peace would be fruitless. Einstein has faith that peace can be possible, though hard to achieve Therefore, Einstein would never sacrifice a chance of peace which means that he doesn’t agree with war or its