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Robert M Pirsig

Robert M. Pirsig was born in 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied chemistry and philosophy (B.A., 1950) and journalism (M.A., 1958) at the University of Minnesota, pursued graduate work in philosophy at the University of Chicago, and attended Benares Hindu University in India, where he studied Oriental philosophy. He is also the author of a sequel to this book, "Lila".

Robert M Pirsig book reviews

  • Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals 4 out of 5

    By James, The United Arab Emirates, Sep 18, 2009

    1) The story is compelling. Post post midlife crisis man meets younger voluptuous woman. They travel down the river together. The convention is quite cheap. But he never saves her or she him and... read more

  • Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance : an inquiry into values 5 out of 5

    The Zen of criticism

    By Jongo, Boston, MA, Apr 3, 2009

    In this book, Pirsig challenges American universities and the origins of western thought (Plato & Aristotle); arguably he tears the mansion of western thought down to its foundation. As he searches... read more

  • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values 4 out of 5

    By Susan, Albuquerque, NM, Dec 23, 2008

    This is one of those books you hear about your entire life that actually lives up to the hype. I was very impressed.

    It helped to sleep next to someone who is far better studied in philosophy... read more