The Platypus Would Like a Word

Making the Arts Matter in School

Everyone knows at least something about the book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (maybe only the title). But fewer people are aware of Robert Pirsig’s follow-up book, called Lila, which came out decades after Zen. This book is about a boat trip down the Hudson River, rather than a motorcycle trip through the West. Once again, Pirsig talks abo…