Philosophy And Religion In Star Wars
George Lucas' creation of the Star Wars saga was influenced by certain elements widespread in mythology, philosophy and religion.
Elements of Star Wars have been compared to practices and beliefs in many major religions, including Christianity, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Conversely, concepts from the films have also been used to highlight philosophical issues in the areas of ethics, metaphysics, truth, and faith. For example, The Dharma of Star Wars (2005) uses tropes from the Star Wars franchise to explain Buddhism.
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