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On Quality

An Inquiry into Excellence
Book • 2021
On Quality features selections from Robert M. Pirsig's unpublished writings, offering insights into his Metaphysics of Quality.

The book delves into the concept of 'Quality', which Pirsig saw as akin to excellence or rightness, drawing parallels with Buddhist ideas like 'dharma' or the 'Tao'.

It provides a comprehensive look at Pirsig's philosophical development over five decades.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by David Sparks as a book discussing thoughts on quality, previously discussed on The Bookworm podcast.
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189: Focus & AI
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz and David Sparks , who discuss Pirsig's ideas on quality and metaphysics.
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181: On Quality by Robert Pirsig
Mentioned by Harry Max as a short and accessible book on the ideas covered in “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”.
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