PKD Final Post

This class has been quite an experience for me. I grew up with a dad absolutely fascinated with science fiction, particularly Star Trek and Batman. In fact, my father has a room dedicated to his Batman collection. Needless to say, I was doomed to a science fiction love affair from the time I was born.

I had never read any Philip K. Dick books before I took this class. In all honesty, I was weary about taking this class not knowing anything about him! But after a lot of weeding through emotions and thoughts that didn’t always make sense, I do not regret taking this class for one second.

Did I love every book that we read for this class? No. But I am taking away knowledge not only about PKD and his texts but about myself as well. Through his religious themes and look at human character, I’ve been reaffirmed in my beliefs and life goals.

I really want to thank Dr. Murphy and the class for challenging me to explore these texts and WHY I felt a particular way about them. Discussions are one of my favorite things – probably has to do with my English Education Major – and I feel they are the best way to delve into a text.

Thank you all for pushing me! J