Quote by Robert M. Pirsig

Metaphysics is a restaurant where they give you a thirty thousand page menu, and no food.

Metaphysics is a restaurant where they give you a thirty tho

Summary

This humorous quote suggests that metaphysics, as a branch of philosophy dealing with abstract and conceptual ideas, can be frustratingly complex and disconnected from practical reality. Comparing it to a restaurant with an excessively long menu but no actual food implies that metaphysics offers an abundance of theoretical options but lacks tangible, applicable outcomes or solutions. The quote highlights the potential frustration of engaging in metaphysical discussions that seem to lead to endless abstract concepts without reaching practical conclusions or providing concrete understanding.

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Philosophy

By Robert M. Pirsig

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