Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a modern philosophical classic by Robert M. Pirsig, blending personal narrative, Eastern philosophy, and Western rationalism in a powerful exploration of what it means to live a life of “Quality.”
First published in 1974, this iconic work takes the form of a cross-country motorcycle journey, during which the author meditates on values, meaning, identity, technology, and the pursuit of truth. As both a memoir and a philosophical treatise, it offers a deeply human reflection on how we engage with the world, whether through science, emotion, or spiritual insight.
Perfect for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, spirituality, or personal development, this book remains one of the most widely read philosophical works of the 20th century.