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Lila

An Inquiry Into Morals

Book • 1991

In 'Lila: An Inquiry into Morals', Robert M. Pirsig continues his philosophical journey from 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'.

The story follows Phaedrus, Pirsig's alter ego, as he sails down the Hudson River and encounters Lila, a woman struggling with mental health issues and a chaotic life.

The book delves into Pirsig's Metaphysics of Quality, distinguishing between static and dynamic quality, and explores themes such as morality, the interaction between intellectual and social patterns, and the critique of Western civilization's binary thinking.

Through Lila's tumultuous life, Pirsig examines whether individuals who embody dynamic quality can be considered morally good, and whether moral value is static or dynamic.

Mentioned by

Robert Breedlove

Mark Richardson

Marilynne Robinson

Robert Breedlove

Christopher Mayer

Bogumil Baranowski

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Robert Breedlove

in the context of discussing the book 'The Case Against Reality' and its implications for understanding reality.

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Mentioned by

Pete Holmes

in relation to the concept of Lila.

Mentioned by

Joe Buleg

, expressing his intention to read more of his books.

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Mentioned by

Peter Wang

as a sequel to "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", further elaborating on the layered nature of human beings.

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Mentioned by

Mark Richardson

as a sequel to "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", delving deeper into Pirsig's philosophy.

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Recommended by

Robert Breedlove

as a book about quality.

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Mentioned by

Paul Bueser

as one of Pirsig's books, where he talks about metaphysics of quality.

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Mentioned by

Robert Breedlove

, referencing his book "Lila" and a quote on the concept of "survival of the fittest", prompting a discussion on evolutionary fitness.

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Mentioned by

Robert Breedlove

to illustrate the concept of different models emphasizing different aspects of reality.

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Mentioned by

David Sparks

as a book that provides context to "On Quality".

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Referenced by

Mike Kelly

, quoting the author in his book, when discussing the pre-intellectual cutting edge of reality.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Mayer

in the context of discussing the concept of quality in investing and business.

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Mentioned by

Bogumil Baranowski

as a book recommended by Chris Beck, a sequel to "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."

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Mentioned by

Harry Max

as a follow-up to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance that delivers more depth in philosophy.

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Mentioned by

Cherie Harder

as part of

Marilynne Robinson

's body of work.

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Erwähnt von

Anna Wallner

als Beispiel für einen Roman von

Martin Suter

, der verfilmt wurde.

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Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as one of

Marilynne Robinson

's books.

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