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Good counter point to my essay, I like how you contrasted the secondary Jedi Code with the Freelan Code, and also how you analysed honour and how it contrasts with Hate and how you analysed the latter. Great essay!

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Jan 24Liked by A.C. Cargill, Author

What an interesting post! I’m just procrastinating a little bit before I begin my workday, and I’m afraid I don’t have time this morning to give your article the attention it deserves.

My first impression is that you are comparing two systems of ethics. This reminds me of the comparison between the Ancient Greek philosophy with its focus on “Arete” or human excellence, vs. the emergence of the Christian philosophy with its focus on “Agape” or universal love.

I’ve often considered the Star Wars idea of “The Force” as a supernatural phenomenon that one could master vis-a-vis the Christian belief in “The Holy Spirit” who we are to be obedient to and serve.

Worldviews have consequences, and I’ve got a million questions. But just for starters: Does the philosophy of Freelan contain any supernatural elements?

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I'm basically comparing how the words are used. The meanings stuck on them over the years are often wrong or misleading. Freelan is literary fiction vs. fantasy.

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