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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On Quality features selections from Robert M. Pirsig's unpublished writings, offering insights into his Metaphysics of Quality.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.
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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as a book discussing thoughts on quality, previously discussed on The Bookworm podcast.


David Sparks

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189: Focus & AI
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, who discuss Pirsig's ideas on quality and metaphysics.


Mike Schmitz


David Sparks

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181: On Quality by Robert Pirsig
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as a short and accessible book on the ideas covered in “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”.

Harry Max

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