Recently I have been engrossed by this Inquiry into values by Robert Pirsig. It was a classic of the new free thinking era of the 70’s; however I avoided reading it (and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy). I suppose I felt they were a wee bit kitsch.
I was wrong – this is a fascinating book of some depths, which I recommend.
It discloses a very real look into both sides of a very bright schizophrenic’s mind and his descent into insanity, which was treated by shock therapy.
Be warned, it takes some discipline to complete it.
Parallels with eastern philosophies are drawn which are enlightening.
The discussion is sometimes quite complex, but somehow the main points are well illustrated.
The balances between science and art, yin and yang and the overarching of quality or excellence, which is the source of all endeavour, are persuasive.
I foun
d a great deal of support for my thoughts on spiritual direction, differences between sexes, xenophobia and beauty.
There is an intriguing relationship with his young son which has a strange twist, near the end.
I must now read the Hitchhikers’ Guide .
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After reading your post, I feel the urge to go and check out the book.
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Thanks for the post – an interesting subject. I’ll be looking for the book on Kindle
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