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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Philosophy

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Philosophy

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert M. Pirsig

The humanities and sciences may seem to have a huge gulf within them, but they are still possible to reconcile. It is absolutely necessary to bridge this divide in order to fully comprehend the complexity of human life. Open your eyes to different sides of the world. If you are a "romantic" thinker and don't know how basic things work, such as your plumbing system or your car's engine, try to find out more about the practical side of everyday life. But if you're more on the "classical" side, try to engage with arts and literature or write down your feelings and reflections.

self-help

psychology

spirituality

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8 min

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Einblick

Worum geht es?

Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance takes the reader on a motorcycle trip for a metaphorical journey through one man's questions about the metaphysical and philosophical nature of existence.

Buchzusammenfassung

Robert M. Pirsig (1928-2017) was an American writer and philosopher best known for his philosophical novel "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values," published in 1974. This book became a cultural phenomenon and a bestseller, blending elements of autobiography, philosophy, and a cross-country motorcycle journey.

"To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top."

"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there."

"You look at where you're going and where you are and it never makes sense, but then you look back at where you've been and a pattern seems to emerge."

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Alle Bissen

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Western thinking is divided into two, one of which is the "classical" or the rational mindset.

Romantic minds are driven by emotions and creativity.

The protagonist's mind is haunted by the duality of "mad" Phaedrus.

In theory, "quality" seems to be the way to resolve the conflict between the classical and romantic.

Pursuing the concept of quality is not always easy; it can bring both sorrow and joy.

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