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I mean, Einstein self taught himself mathematics and philosophy at 11.
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Did Einstein self teach at age 11
By the age of 12, Einstein had mastered Euclidean geometry and was studying calculus. His uncle, Jakob Einstein, introduced him to algebra, and a medical student named Max Talmud (later Talmey) provided him with books on mathematics and philosophy, including works by Immanuel Kant and scientific texts such as Aaron Bernstein’s Popular Books on Physical Science.
Einstein’s early independent studies laid the foundation for his later groundbreaking work in physics, including the theory of relativity.
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Did Einstein self teach at age 11
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Yes, Albert Einstein was largely self-taught in advanced mathematics and physics by the age of 11. Although he attended school, he was dissatisfied with the rigid structure of the education system. Instead, he pursued his own learning by reading books on algebra, geometry, and philosophy.By the age of 12, Einstein had mastered Euclidean geometry and was studying calculus. His uncle, Jakob Einstein, introduced him to algebra, and a medical student named Max Talmud (later Talmey) provided him with books on mathematics and philosophy, including works by Immanuel Kant and scientific texts such as Aaron Bernstein’s Popular Books on Physical Science.
Einstein’s early independent studies laid the foundation for his later groundbreaking work in physics, including the theory of relativity.
