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Mentioned in 130 episodes

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Book • 1974

This classic novel by Robert M. Pirsig is a personal and philosophical odyssey that delves into the author's search for meaning.

The narrative follows a father and his son on a summer motorcycle trip from the Midwest to California, intertwining a travelogue with deep philosophical discussions.

The book explores the concept of 'quality' and how it informs a well-lived life, reconciling science, religion, and humanism.

It also touches on the author's own struggles with his past and his philosophical quest, making it a touching and transcendent exploration of human experience and endeavor.

Mentioned by

Jim O’Shaughnessy

Mentioned in 130 episodes

Mentioned by

Josh Waitzkin

in the context of dynamic and static quality.

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Recommended by

Julie Zhuo

as a beautifully written and deep book, which her whole philosophy around quality comes from.

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Recommended by

Bob Baxley

as a philosophy book about the concept of quality.

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Mentioned by

Brad Stulberg

as the book that sparked his intellectual life during college.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of Ev Williams' favorite books from 2016.

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Brad Stulberg

mentions this book as part of the lineage he's taking the torch from, noting Persig's influence is all over this book.

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Mentioned by

Josh Waitzkin

when discussing the difference between philosophers and "philosophologists".

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Mentioned by

Jim O’Shaughnessy

when discussing societal influences on individuals and straying from personal desires.

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Mentioned by Nick Sleep as a book that deeply resonated with him and shaped his investment approach, emphasizing quality in actions and decisions.

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Mentioned by

Josh Waitzkin

as one of the most important books ever written.

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