“The psychotic does not merely think he sees four blue bivalves with floppy wings wandering up the wall; he does see them. An hallucination is not, strictly speaking, manufactured in the brain; it is received by the brain, like any 'real' sense datum, and the patient act in response to this to-him-very-real perception of reality in as logical a way as we do to our sense data. In any way to suppose he only 'thinks he sees it' is to misunderstand totally the experience of psychosis.”
Quote by Philip K. Dick
Work
The Shifting Realities of Philip K. Dick: Selected Literary and Philosophical Writings
The Shifting Realities of Philip K. Dick: Selected Literary and Philosophical Writings is a comprehensive compilation of works by one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th century. It features a diverse range of Dick's writings, including excerpts from his classic novels such as 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' and 'Ubik,' as well as lesser-known short stories and philosophical essays. The collection delves into the complex themes that characterized Dick's work, such as the nature of reality, the role of technology in society, and the exploration of human consciousness. It offers readers a deeper understanding of Dick's literary style and his profound impact on the science fiction genre. more
Author
Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction novelist known for his unique philosophical thinking and profound futuristic imagination. His works often explore the boundaries between individuals and society, reality and illusion, and have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more
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