Einstein’s ‘Cosmic Religious Feeling’ and the Philosophy of Illusion to Insight
 

In the history of human thought, there are rare moments when science and spirituality walk hand in hand. Albert Einstein’s idea of Cosmic Religious Feeling is one such moment—where the order, beauty, and mystery of the universe awaken a deep sense of reverence within the human mind. This feeling is not tied to any organized religion or personal God; rather, it is born in the heart when a person seeks to understand the universe and feels both their own smallness and their connection to the vast cosmic order.
 

Einstein explained that religious feeling in human history develops through three stages. At the first stage, people create gods out of fear—seeking protection from storms, death, and the unknown. At the second stage, they imagine a moral God—one who rewards, punishes, and delivers justice. But the highest stage is Cosmic Religious Feeling, where the idea of a personal God fades away. What remains is a deep sense of awe before the inevitability and harmony of the cosmos. The scientist’s tireless curiosity, the philosopher’s contemplation, the artist’s inspiration—all are expressions of this same feeling. For Einstein, this is the truest form of spirituality.

The philosophy of Illusion to Insight stands on remarkably similar ground. The book shows that the great crisis of human civilization is illusion—divisions of religion, nation, and ideology that keep humanity small and separated. But the journey toward insight begins when people dare to question, when they leave blind obedience behind and seek truth for themselves. This book does not only speak of personal liberation; it dreams of a future where all of humanity learns to live in harmony with the natural laws of the universe and walks toward the creation of a unified human society.
 

Einstein’s Cosmic Religious Feeling speaks of a deeply personal experience—an invitation to stand humbly before the universe. Illusion to Insight takes that personal experience and extends it into the social and moral sphere. Here, the search for truth becomes not only a scientific practice but also a moral duty. The laws of the cosmos are not only mathematical equations—they are ethical guidelines. Unity is not merely a feeling but a responsibility, a conscious commitment to building a just and peaceful world.

Ultimately, both visions converge at the same point: breaking the human ego and surrendering to a greater truth. Einstein said, “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.” Illusion to Insight interprets that mystery as a guiding light for humanity, a call to move beyond division and step into wisdom.

Thus, this appendix delivers a powerful message:

True religion is not about ritual or institutional authority—it is a journey, a transformation. It is the passage from illusion to insight, from division to unity, from narrowness to a cosmic vision of life.

In this way, the book’s ending is not simply a conclusion of ideas but an opening of a door—inviting the reader to step into a larger world, to see themselves not just as individuals but as citizens of the universe.