Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Robert M. Pirsig, Author of Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Has Passed Away

Author Robert M. Pirsig, who is best known for writing Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, has passed away at the age of 88 at home in Maine after a period of failing health. Pirsig only wrote two books, the aforementioned Zen which is subtitled "An Inquiry Into Values," and Lila: An Inquiry into Morals. Pursig is survived by his wife Wendy, son Ted, daughter Nell, and three grandchildren. His son Chris was killed by a mugger in 1979. Read his full obituary at NPR.

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