Chapter 1
The Eastern roots of the Force
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Chapter 2
Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey
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Chapter 3
Stoicism, balance, and the dark side
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Chapter 4
Real-world Jediism and modern mindfulness
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The philosophy of Star Wars
Ch 2 · Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey
sonia The Hero's Journey
When George Lucas sought his story's way, Campbell's mythic map helped save the day!
Fun Fact
Skywalker Ranch workshops: Mythologist Joseph Campbell and George Lucas became close friends, hosting collaborative mythology workshops at Lucas's ranch in the late 1980s.
Glossary
monomyth (noun)
A cyclical journey or narrative pattern found in myths from various cultures and eras. George Lucas heavily relied on this narrative structure when scripting the original 1977 Star Wars film.
A cyclical journey or narrative pattern found in myths from various cultures and eras. George Lucas heavily relied on this narrative structure when scripting the original 1977 Star Wars film.
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In 'The Empire Strikes Back,' what does Luke see inside Darth Vader's helmet during his trial in the Dagobah cave?
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Where did George Lucas and Joseph Campbell host famous mythology workshops together in the late 1980s?
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What is the academic term for the universal, multi-stage story structure shared by myths across cultures?
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What stage of the Hero's Journey is represented when Luke initially tells Obi-Wan he cannot leave Tatooine?
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What object does Obi-Wan Kenobi give Luke Skywalker, serving as the classic mythological 'supernatural aid'?
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Which psychological concept by Carl Jung represents the hidden, repressed, and dark aspects of our personality?
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Which character archetypally represents the 'Wise Old Man' or mentor who guides the hero across the first threshold?