David W and I were recently chatting about the new Star Wars movie, the philosophy of Star Wars in particular.
We spent some time discussing the difference between the Sith and Jedi approach to emotions.
This got me thinking back to a quote from Obi-Wan in Revenge of the Sith.
Obi-Wan tells Anakin that “Only a Sith deals in Absolutes.”
‘Only’ is a rather strong absolute.
So Obi-Wan is a Sith (obviously false) or he is confused. Alternatively, the Star Wars script writers need a course in logic.
Anakin made a comment that “If you’re not with me, you’re my enemy.” The previous quote was Obi-Wan's response. I have not given Anakin's comment much though, but it lacks self-contradiction which is always a plus.
The whole exchange feels like a
political cheapshot, but I'm not willing to go there right now. All that needs to be said has been said
elsewhere.