May the Fourth Be With You

Serena Wong

In honor of 5/4, Star Wars Day, we’re taking a deeper look at the paradox of Force in Star Wars. Eduardo Perez, an Assistant Professor of English, examines the paradox of the Force in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe.

In honor of 5/4, Star Wars Day, we’re taking a deeper look at the paradox of the Force in Star Wars. Eduardo Perez, an Assistant Professor of English, examines the paradox of the Force in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe.

The Force, it is claimed, must be balanced—yet this is not quite the case. The balance of the Force is in direct contradiction to the desire for the good guys to win.

Is there a way for the franchise to satisfy both of these pulls? 

Read more to find out (WARNING: SPOILERS): 

https://andphilosophy.com/2017/03/13/the-paradox-of-the-force-the-quest-for-balance-in-star-wars/

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