What is Apatheia

Star Wars, one of the most popular film series in cinema history, has a story about the eternal struggle between good and evil. In this dichotomy the Jedi knights represent the light side, while the Sith represent darkness and absolute evil. It may be realized that the Jedi order, presented as the guardian of order and prosperity in the galaxy, may not be as perfect as it seems. But how and why did the Jedi, who understood the Force best and dedicated their entire lives to its balance, come to the point of self-destruction? To answer this we need to look at the philosophy of Stoicism, which is thought to have inspired the Jedi code. Stoic virtues such as wisdom, justice, courage, self-control and humility appear to be among the ethical codes of the Jedi order. However, the Jedi have an idealistic understanding of ethics, which may conflict with the complex situations they face in practice.This study aims to discuss the similarities and fundamental conflicts between Jedi philosophy and Stoicism and to discuss the “bad” aspects of the side representing “good” in the Star Wars universe.