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Robert M. Pirsig

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  • Robert Maynard Pirsig was an American writer and philosopher best known for his philosophical novels.

  • His debut work, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values" (1974), became a cult classic, exploring themes of quality, rationality, and human values through a motorcycle journey narrative.

  • Pirsig's second novel, "Lila: An Inquiry into Morals" (1991), further developed his philosophical ideas.

  • Despite personal struggles, including a mental breakdown and electroconvulsive therapy, Pirsig's work significantly impacted modern philosophy and literature.

  • His final book, co-authored with his wife Wendy K. Pirsig, was published posthumously in 2022.

Books by Robert M. Pirsig

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
by Robert M. Pirsig • 1974
A father rides cross-country with his son, haunted by the philosopher he used to be.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
A father rides cross-country with his son, haunted by the philosopher he used to be.
by Robert M. Pirsig 1974 464 pages
3.78
200k+ ratings
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Lila
by Robert M. Pirsig • 1991
A philosopher's moral philosophy collides with a life falling apart on a voyage down the Hudson.
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Lila
A philosopher's moral philosophy collides with a life falling apart on a voyage down the Hudson.
by Robert M. Pirsig 1991 480 pages
3.84
7k+ ratings
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On Quality
by Robert M. Pirsig • 2021
Value isn't a judgment we add to reality. It is reality, and everything else follows.
3.64
387
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On Quality Summary
On Quality
Value isn't a judgment we add to reality. It is reality, and everything else follows.
by Robert M. Pirsig 2021 224 pages
3.64
387 ratings
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