April 7th, 20152504Jedi 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......
March 20th, 201511814Yin, Yang, and the Force by Joshua Whitson The 70s were a dynamic time in America. Interest in “Eastern” religions and philosophies was growing, with bits and pieces mixing into hippie culture. Terms and concepts previously known only among academics and small groups of “Western” practitioners became common. For example, the...
