ipl-logo

Star Wars Vs. Eastern Worldviews In Star Wars

918 Words4 Pages

Star wars and worldviews have been ingrained to the movies and clone wars series the star wars the universe is based off a Universalist worldview, which is highly adaptable to multiple worldviews. The main foundation of the Jedi is the force, which is, predominates from the eastern religions and their every day practical religious applications. The western religions are shown in the star wars worldview but they are only slightly used through out the movies and series. The star wars worldview allows compromises between different worldviews.

The eastern worldviews are essential aspects of the Jedi in the prequels Buddhism and the star wars worldview both can compromise on their prime reality being nature and man contributes back into the force/nature. …show more content…

The first question sires asks about a prime reality for a cold deist there is really no prime reality because where is the proof characters have this same world view on both the light and dark side this usually someone who is not force sensitive like Han Solo or Admiral Motti that can easily be compromised in the star wars world view. The external reality for a cold deist is human achievement usually with innovation with in the sciences and technology. What is a human being in both worldviews humans just are here whether its evolution or not both worldviews ascribe to humans/creatures just being here with out a creator. What happens after death with a cold deist nothing you rot in the ground in the star wars world view there are two streams of philosophical ideals the Jedi’s believe that we all become part of the force where as the dark side really has no real idea on life after death other than do not die. Why is it possible to know anything at all for a cold deist science and education there is a connection to finding truths this is the same mind set for both the dark side and light side they seek learning from others so we continue learning and trying to pursue knowledge. What is wrong both worldviews have social norms and natural laws, which people live by this, does not indicate ideal situations where characters are always following natural law. The meaning of history is to learn from the past this is a truth for both Jedi cold deist and the sith they all educate through historical accounts. The commitments for cold deist, sith and Jedi are relativity the same they both require dedication; faith mans ethics or lack of

Show More
Related

  • Episode I In Episode IV: A New Hope

    456 Words  | 2 Pages

    The seven Star Wars films features a fictional universe spanning planets and star clusters far, far away; yet all its filming took place on the very real planet of Earth. The original trilogy presented arguably the vastest array of planetary geography. Episode IV: A New Hope opens with the desert planet of Tatooine. The next film, The Empire Strikes Back, introduces the frigid planet of Hoth.

    Read More

  • Archetypes In Star Wars

    844 Words  | 4 Pages

    If you were asked what you thought the most popular Sci-Fi franchise is among all generations of people, which franchise would you choose? For most, the answer would be Star Wars. That is no surprise, because of the overwhelming popularity of the franchise. People appreciate the fact that there are a variety of characters and personalities that are easy to relate to. The director of Star Wars, George Lucas, subtly uses the characters and the advanced technology to get important messages across to the viewers.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast Buddhism And Hinduism

    330 Words  | 2 Pages

    According to Hindu and Buddhist scriptures both believed in karma and reincarnation. Both religions have a common goal of life to attain nirvana or salvation, although they adopted different paths to reach their goal. Buddhism denies the authority of the Vedas and dislikes animal sacrifice, while Hinduism

    Read More

  • Hinduism And Buddhism: Similarities And Differences

    277 Words  | 2 Pages

    Hinduism and Buddhism When thinking about religions, you may not realize that many of them played a huge role in history. They helped unite people, set social standards, and create features of different cultures. Two examples of this is Hinduism and Buddhism. They helped shape each other and are similar in many ways, though they still have differences. Hinduism mainly shaped Buddhism.

    Read More

  • The House On Mango Street Film Analysis

    1471 Words  | 6 Pages

    Changing the Canon is one way which we can change our world. The texts we read shape how we view the world, and with a greater array of texts available, we will have a more globalized worldview and function better as a society. With a more inclusive canon, we will gain a richer understanding of cultural differences which, without proper understanding, could drive us

    Read More

  • Jehovah's Worth Remembering Of The Holocaust

    1374 Words  | 6 Pages

    You are learning about their likes, their dislike, their beliefs, their wants, and you begin to realize that they were just a normal human being. “I should like someone to remember that there once lived a person named David Berger.” (Why Study). Humans have a responsibility to continue studying history. “We must continue to ask questions about the past, even when doing so—especially when doing so—challenges our understanding of how something unfolded” (Rubenstein).

    Read More

  • Research Paper On John Williams

    620 Words  | 3 Pages

    In Hollywood, it’s rare, very rare for a name to be associated with as many great projects as John Williams is. Aside from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, I can think of no one but Williams to sit on that throne, and rightfully so. The films he composed for are now either cult classics, regarded as genre-starters or artistic masterpieces. It is virtually impossible to list all of Williams’ scores, specially when most, if not all, are considered works of art that deserves full on explanation of their whys and hows. Having said that, some of his work reached and surpassed your good ol’ epicness level to reach a whole new level. Of those works, the most notoriously known is Star Wars.

    Read More

  • Dbq Essay On The Codes Of Acceptable Behavior

    912 Words  | 4 Pages

    Riley Jones Religions of the same geographic origins tend to have similar codes of behavior and reasons that people exist today. A person traveling through the many regions of Asia may encounter the many religions and the beliefs of each religion. South Asia includes the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, and East Asia has the religions of Confucianism and Taoism. South and East Asia’s religions focus more on the life around a follower and the path he chooses to take. These religions are centered around acceptable behaviors in the religion.

    Read More

  • Gnostic Beliefs

    1202 Words  | 5 Pages

    This idea is based on an early 3rd century author by the name of Hippolytus, who writes that Sythianus ' pupil Terebinthus had stolen the doctrine of the Two Principles and changed his name to Buddas to escape detection while passing through Judea. While trying escape, he misplaced his footing, and proceeded fall from a rooftop. This is the closest thing supporting Buddhism

    Read More

  • Judaism Vs Buddhism Essay

    467 Words  | 2 Pages

    Have you ever heard of the religions Buddhism and Judaism. These are two very unique religions and have very different beliefs but then they also have a few things in common so they aren 't totally different. They are both very old religions. So first i will tell you about them

    Read More

  • Truth In Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

    1386 Words  | 6 Pages

    The struggle for truth has arguably inspired and produced the greatest achievements in human history. Truth is only attainable through change, and to change is to be open to truth. History's overwhelming presence of biases and dogmatism has contributed to stifled progress and deprived men from pursuing the truth. To oppose a viewpoint contrary to one that is strongly believed in, is characteristic of humans; however, few are open to change, even when confronted by the status quo. If observed, further, it is found that views which substitute the consensus for an objective standard have certain consequences which few would accept.

    Read More

  • Disney And Disney's Impact On The Spread Of Cultures

    717 Words  | 3 Pages

    Cultures are spread through globalisation through knowledge, ideas, clothing, beliefs, values, languages, food and movies. When contact occurs between cultures, all ideas are spread and transferred which has become easier nowadays than in the past because fewer people were to able to travel and experience the rest of the world. Disney, Disney princesses especially, has had a big impact on the spread of cultures from Saudi Arabia 's Aladdin to Germany 's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to China 's Mulan. Not only has Disney spread the culture of beliefs and values, most children from all around the world who has watched a Disney princess original would be able to identify the traditional dresses such as the Qipao from China in Mulan. Their movies have also given children a way to apprehend various styles of cultures.

    Read More

  • Comparing Christian Worldview And Enuma Elish

    694 Words  | 3 Pages

    Our worldview affects how we interpret the world around us as well as the literature we consume. Both ancient and modern worldviews have been heavily influenced by religions central to their cultures. One ancient culture whose worldview was strongly influenced by religion was Mesopotamia, as seen from their texts such as the Enuma Elish. Mesopotamian worldviews contrast from modern worldviews, which in turn cause our perspectives on every aspect of life to vary. One aspect in which modern and Mesopotamian views disagree is the topic of origin.

    Read More

  • The Influence Of Buddhism In George Lucas's Star Wars?

    1089 Words  | 5 Pages

    George Lucas' Star Wars has been an "unprecedented commercial success in the history of cinema and has made a huge cultural impact" (Feichtinger 28). It is a popular franchise and is widely known all over the world. Star Wars plays a major role in influencing the youth and sending a message to everyone, especially the fans. George Lucas said that he wanted to do more than entertain the masses; he wanted to "introduce young Americans to spiritual teachings through 'new myths' for our globalized, pluralistic millennium" (Burke). These spiritual teachings and motifs are seen throughout the Star Wars movies and they "promote values and worldviews", which are adopted from Buddhism (Feichtinger 34).

    Read More

  • Western Influence On The Modern World

    1991 Words  | 8 Pages

    How we as humans, and our society have evolved since the Mid-20th Century would not have been possible without the freedom and drive to pursue new opportunities. The organization and pursuit of new and exciting things from the Western World has shaped the world that we live in now in many ways, probably too many to fit into a short research paper, but their impact nonetheless was nothing but astonishing. The Western World definitely shaped the modern world in many ways and it started with their uncandid ability to dominate the seas. The Western countries had a distinct advantage with their boats and domination of the sea in many ways. They were able to be more versatile in war, increase their trade and trade routes, and explore new places

    Read More

More about Star Wars Vs. Eastern Worldviews In Star Wars

Open Document