爱因斯坦在发明相对论的同时，也创造了独特的哲学认识论（由温和经验论、基础约定论、意义整体论、科学理性论、纲领实在论组成的内涵丰赡、外延阔大的多元张力论）和方法论（探索性的演绎法、逻辑简单性原则、准美学原则、形象思维及宇宙宗教思维方式或宇宙宗教方法）。科学与哲学联姻在他的科学生涯和创新过程中可谓珠联璧合、相得益彰。科学家能够由此受到启迪，获取教益。

While inventing the theory of relativity, Einstein also created a unique philosophical epistemology (a pluralistic tensionalism or pluralistic tensionism with rich connotations and broad extensions, consisting of mild empiricism, conventionalism for constructing the foundation of scientific theory, holism in meaning, scientific rationalism, and realism as a research program) and methodology (exploratory deduction, principle of logical simplicity, quasi aesthetic principle, visual thinking, and cosmic religious thinking or method). The marriage of science and philosophy can be said to be a perfect match and complementary in his scientific career and innovation process. Scientists can be inspired by it and get lessons from it.