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Kozmoloji ve Kozmogoni
Altikirkbes, Philip K. Dick'in icsel hac yolculugunda dustugu notlari sunmaya tum hiziyla devam ediyor. Philip K. Dick Kozmogoni ve Kozmoloji'de artefakt'in sinirlarinda dolasarak kendimizi artik kandiramayacagimiz bir evrenin kisa tarihini Kafanizda yarattiginiz gercekligi yitirmek istemiyorsaniz, lutfen kitabi aldiginiz yere geri postalayin.(Tanitim Bulteninden)Sayfa 88Baski 2015 Altikirkbes Basin Yayin
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84 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2015
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Philip K. Dick
2,006 books22.5k followersPhilip Kindred Dick was a prolific American science fiction author whose work has had a lasting impact on literature, cinema, and popular culture. Known for his imaginative narratives and profound philosophical themes, Dick explored the nature of reality, the boundaries of human identity, and the impact of technology and authoritarianism on society. His stories often blurred the line between the real and the artificial, challenging readers to question their perceptions and beliefs.
Raised in California, Dick began writing professionally in the early 1950s, publishing short stories in various science fiction magazines. He quickly developed a distinctive voice within the genre, marked by a fusion of science fiction concepts with deep existential and psychological inquiry. Over his career, he authored 44 novels and more than 100 short stories, many of which have become classics in the field.
Recurring themes in Dick's work include alternate realities, simulations, corporate and government control, mental illness, and the nature of consciousness. His protagonists are frequently everyday individuals—often paranoid, uncertain, or troubled—caught in surreal and often dangerous circumstances that force them to question their environment and themselves. Works such as Ubik, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, and A Scanner Darkly reflect his fascination with perception and altered states of consciousness, often drawing from his own experiences with mental health struggles and drug use.
One of Dick’s most influential novels is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s iconic film Blade Runner. The novel deals with the distinction between humans and artificial beings and asks profound questions about empathy, identity, and what it means to be alive. Other adaptations of his work include Total Recall, Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, and The Man in the High Castle, each reflecting key elements of his storytelling—uncertain realities, oppressive systems, and the search for truth. These adaptations have introduced his complex ideas to audiences well beyond the traditional readership of science fiction.
In the 1970s, Dick underwent a series of visionary and mystical experiences that had a significant influence on his later writings. He described receiving profound knowledge from an external, possibly divine, source and documented these events extensively in what became known as The Exegesis, a massive and often fragmented journal. These experiences inspired his later novels, most notably the VALIS trilogy, which mixes autobiography, theology, and metaphysics in a narrative that defies conventional structure and genre boundaries.
Throughout his life, Dick faced financial instability, health issues, and periods of personal turmoil, yet he remained a dedicated and relentless writer. Despite limited commercial success during his lifetime, his reputation grew steadily, and he came to be regarded as one of the most original voices in speculative fiction. His work has been celebrated for its ability to fuse philosophical depth with gripping storytelling and has influenced not only science fiction writers but also philosophers, filmmakers, and futurists.
Dick’s legacy continues to thrive in both literary and cinematic spheres. The themes he explored remain urgently relevant in the modern world, particularly as technology increasingly intersects with human identity and governance. The Philip K. Dick Award, named in his honor, is presented annually to distinguished works of science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. His writings have also inspired television series, academic studies, and countless homages across media.
Through his vivid imagination and unflinching inquiry into the nature of existence, Philip K. Dick redefined what science fiction could achieve. His work continues to challenge and inspire, offering timeless insights into the human condition a
Raised in California, Dick began writing professionally in the early 1950s, publishing short stories in various science fiction magazines. He quickly developed a distinctive voice within the genre, marked by a fusion of science fiction concepts with deep existential and psychological inquiry. Over his career, he authored 44 novels and more than 100 short stories, many of which have become classics in the field.
Recurring themes in Dick's work include alternate realities, simulations, corporate and government control, mental illness, and the nature of consciousness. His protagonists are frequently everyday individuals—often paranoid, uncertain, or troubled—caught in surreal and often dangerous circumstances that force them to question their environment and themselves. Works such as Ubik, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, and A Scanner Darkly reflect his fascination with perception and altered states of consciousness, often drawing from his own experiences with mental health struggles and drug use.
One of Dick’s most influential novels is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s iconic film Blade Runner. The novel deals with the distinction between humans and artificial beings and asks profound questions about empathy, identity, and what it means to be alive. Other adaptations of his work include Total Recall, Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, and The Man in the High Castle, each reflecting key elements of his storytelling—uncertain realities, oppressive systems, and the search for truth. These adaptations have introduced his complex ideas to audiences well beyond the traditional readership of science fiction.
In the 1970s, Dick underwent a series of visionary and mystical experiences that had a significant influence on his later writings. He described receiving profound knowledge from an external, possibly divine, source and documented these events extensively in what became known as The Exegesis, a massive and often fragmented journal. These experiences inspired his later novels, most notably the VALIS trilogy, which mixes autobiography, theology, and metaphysics in a narrative that defies conventional structure and genre boundaries.
Throughout his life, Dick faced financial instability, health issues, and periods of personal turmoil, yet he remained a dedicated and relentless writer. Despite limited commercial success during his lifetime, his reputation grew steadily, and he came to be regarded as one of the most original voices in speculative fiction. His work has been celebrated for its ability to fuse philosophical depth with gripping storytelling and has influenced not only science fiction writers but also philosophers, filmmakers, and futurists.
Dick’s legacy continues to thrive in both literary and cinematic spheres. The themes he explored remain urgently relevant in the modern world, particularly as technology increasingly intersects with human identity and governance. The Philip K. Dick Award, named in his honor, is presented annually to distinguished works of science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. His writings have also inspired television series, academic studies, and countless homages across media.
Through his vivid imagination and unflinching inquiry into the nature of existence, Philip K. Dick redefined what science fiction could achieve. His work continues to challenge and inspire, offering timeless insights into the human condition a
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October 18, 2025
Doğası itibariyle -yani bu ayna veya nitelikler ve görünüşler olmadan-muazzam büyüklüğe sahip canlı bir organizma olduğu için yansıması aracılığıyla kendini "görebilmesini" sağlayan ampirik dünyaya ihtiyacı vardır. (s. 6)
1600'lerde kullanılmış olan "Urgrund" (temel ilke veya sebep) kelimesini açmadan döndürüp durmuş.
Özellikle Hristiyanlık ve Hinduizm örnekleriyle yaratılış efsaneleri...
1600'lerde kullanılmış olan "Urgrund" (temel ilke veya sebep) kelimesini açmadan döndürüp durmuş.
Özellikle Hristiyanlık ve Hinduizm örnekleriyle yaratılış efsaneleri...
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March 24, 2018Çikolatalı Gofret'in içindekiler bölümü 1 yıldız alabilir ama bu kitap :/
April 3, 2016
Evrenin meçhul varoluşunu anlayabilmek için zihin açan bir metin. Tanrının kendi yansımasıyla bize çektirdiği acılar ve mutluluklar. Onun bize inişi bizim ona yükselişimiz. Bazen altın bir balık figürenden gelir bu aydınlanma bazense iki sandviç diliminin arasındaki salamdan... Gözlerimizi gökyüzüne kaldırmamız gerektiğini söyler Philip K. Dick ve başka evrenlerde başka yaratıkların olduğunu, bizi izlediğini ve belki de tanrının da aynı şekilde davrandığını varsayar. Maçın kazananı bellidir. Metni en güzel cümleyle bitirir, sade bir şekilde: Bilmiyoruz.
March 12, 2024
PDK severim zaten ama bu kitapla iyice sevdim. Roman ya da öykü bekleyenler için elbette bir hayalkırıklığı olacaktır. Metin kurgunun da ötesinde bir tür felsefî deneme. PDK gnostik bilgilerle, hıristiyan teolojisini harmanlayarak ve hint, yunan mitolojilerini ve Antik Yunan kozmogonisini de (farkında miydi bilmiyorum ama özellikle Yeni Platoncu öğelerle birlikte) içine katarak bir evren tasarımında bulunuyor. Gerçekte böyle bir şey var mı bilmiyorum ama Matrix filmi için bu metinden doğrudan yararlanılmış olabilir. Elbette o film serisinden çok daha iyi, geniş ve derin PDK metni.
June 23, 2019
bence ok.
April 7, 2021
Düşünen beyinlerin sanrılarının yandaşı sayılabilecek bir kitap.
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