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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