George Lucas' "Star Wars" Trilogy

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This paper relates the part of the story from George Lucas' "Star Wars" film trilogy about protagonist Anakin Skywalker becoming a Jedi Knight. The author explains that, within the films, there are elements of both classical and eastern philosophical beliefs. "The Force", which is the underlying force governing all things both good and bad, the paper states, resembles the eastern tradition of the Tao. The failure to remain loyal to his initial cause is based on classical Socratic philosophy; whereas, Anakin's transgression into Darth Vadar shows his failure in terms of ancient Hindu principles as well.

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"Although not explicitly good and evil, these two forces are opposite in their origins. This shows that the world cannot exist without the concept of evil, or a darker force, which actually balances out the more beneficial force. This was the same for the concept of "The Force" within the "Star Wars" series. However, Anakin broke the tradition of Tao when he crossed over to the Dark Side. He was part of the force, which kept balance in the Universe. When he decided to leave his position of balance and move over into the Dark Side, he actually threatened the delicate balance of the concept of the Ying and the Yang."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Plato. (2002). Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo. Hackett Publishing Company. New York.
• Tzu, Lao. (1993). Tao Te Ching. Hackett Publishing Company. New York.

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