February 10th, 20170474“Do not defy the Council, Master – not again.” “I shall do what I must, Obi-Wan.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn The Jedi serve the Force, yet the Jedi also serve the Republic. Often, these two masters cannot be served simultaneously. This undoubtedly contributed – if not directly caused – the fall of the...
July 4th, 20153164 Be aware: This article is a continuation of Part I, which can be found here. Note: The final paragraph contains some speculation and possible spoilers for season two of Star Wars Rebels. The inflammatory reputation often associated with the inquisition largely stems from its Spanish iteration, beginning November 1, 1478,...
April 7th, 20152482Jedi Master, Daoist Sage by Joshua Whitson I previously outlined how the Force is influenced by Chinese philosophy here. For this post, I will continue to examine Daoism’s influence on Star Wars through the idea of the Sage. Laozi describes the Sage as embracing "humility.... free from self-display... from self-assertion......
