Robert Pirsig d. 24 April 2017 age 88

[53driver]

For those of you who have read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" this is a sad thing.
Pirsig was one of those 'insane/genius' types and his diatribes into the "Metaphysics of Quality" in that book are truly mind altering.

For those of you who have not read it, these obits kind of sum up the background behind the author and may incite you to read his book.
However, this book is not for everyone and is a difficult read.
It also causes one to actually think. A lot.

Cheers,
Steve


http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-robert-pirsig-obituary-20170424-story.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/books/robert-pirsig-dead-wrote-zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance.html?_r=0

[Retired Army]

I often refer to this quote when engaged in discussions of what brand of motorcycle is best for all.


"The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility, it's right. If it disturbs you, it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." - Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values

[BIGLRY]

I often refer to this quote when engaged in discussions of what brand of motorcycle is best for all.


"The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility, it's right. If it disturbs you, it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." - Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
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[Elroy]

For those of you who have read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" this is a sad thing.
Pirsig was one of those 'insane/genius' types and his diatribes into the "Metaphysics of Quality" in that book are truly mind altering.

For those of you who have not read it, these obits kind of sum up the background behind the author and may incite you to read his book.
However, this book is not for everyone and is a difficult read.
It also causes one to actually think. A lot.

Cheers,
Steve


http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-robert-pirsig-obituary-20170424-story.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/books/robert-pirsig-dead-wrote-zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance.html?_r=0

I think it may have done just that.

Thanks for the post 53, and the links to the obits, enjoyed reading them. I might have to visit my local library and check it out. The obits alone make you think...

[53driver]

I think it may have done just that.

Thanks for the post 53, and the links to the obits, enjoyed reading them. I might have to visit my local library and check it out. The obits alone make you think...

Well, I confess it is not a book you do not re-read.
I've been through it several times.
Making notes...

Paperback editions are inexpensive.
https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Motorcycle-Maintenance-Inquiry/dp/0060589469/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493150684&sr=1-1&keywords=zen+and+the+art+of+motorcycle+maintenance

Cheers,
Steve

[Elroy]

Well, I confess it is not a book you do not re-read.
I've been through it several times.
Making notes...

Paperback editions are inexpensive.
https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Motorcycle-Maintenance-Inquiry/dp/0060589469/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493150684&sr=1-1&keywords=zen+and+the+art+of+motorcycle+maintenance

Cheers,
Steve

Wow, yes they are. Even hardback is relatively inexpensive.

[gray rider]

My mother was an professor of literature and passed along her copy of "Zen" to me after she read it. I still have it and it is dog eared.

[Bill1584]

Thanks Steve. Just ordered the hardback. This is one I always meant to read, but never seemed to make the time.

Where is Stro?

[53driver]

Thanks Steve. Just ordered the hardback. This is one I always meant to read, but never seemed to make the time.

Where is Stro?

Stro is around.....
Saw him - and only him - at the Texas RTE last month.
Spent the night at his place.
We were missing you.

We spoke a few days ago.

How you been doing?

[Redlinez]

I just read a little bit. Reminds me of the struggle I had trying to read the "Screwtape Letters".

[53driver]

I just read a little bit. Reminds me of the struggle I had trying to read the "Screwtape Letters".

Nothing worthwhile is easy.
Requires gumption to finish this book.