“The development of science and of the creative activities of the spirit requires a freedom that consists in the independence of thought from the restrictions of authoritarian and social prejudice.”
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Attribution note
No reliable primary or scholarly source confirms this exact wording as Albert Einstein's. It is widely circulated under his name and is listed as commonly attributed.
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This wording, beginning "The development of science and of the creative activities of…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on development, science, creative. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to science and creativity.
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- Use "The development of science and of the creative activities of…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of development with science in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
- Before sharing it as Einstein's exact words, display the attribution caveat and follow the evidence link recorded on the page.