Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig - 25th Anniv. ed.

This modern classic has transformed millions of readers with its mesmerizing blend of philosophy, personal memoir, and motorcycle mechanics. On the surface, it's the story of a father and son's summer motorcycle odyssey across America. But beneath this simple journey lies an intellectual adventure of extraordinary proportions, as Pirsig pursues the elusive question: What is quality? Through his narrator's quest to understand the relationship between technology and spirituality, classical and romantic perspectives, and science and art, Pirsig leads us on a profound exploration of how we know what we know. This groundbreaking work continues to challenge our understanding of truth, beauty, and the divided nature of human consciousness. Both a compelling road narrative and a landmark philosophical investigation, Pirsig's masterpiece speaks to new generations about the timeless search for meaning and self-discovery in a technological age. This is the 25th Anniversary edition - from 1999! How time flies. With a New Introduction by the Author. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig Published 1999, William Morrow and Company, Inc. New York Hardcover. Approx. 6x8.5in. 418pp. In good vintage condition.