Do the Jedi deal in absolutes?

The “absolutes” Sith deal in can be described simply as “my way or the highway.” They don’t believe in compromise, while Jedi do. Yoda’s teachings don’t concern that at all. He’s basically saying that commitment is only effective if you give your full effort, or else you’ll inevitably fall short.

What does Obi Wan mean when he says only a Sith deals in absolutes?

“Only a Sith deals in absolutes”, Obi-Wan’s reply to Anakin’s statement in Revenge of the Sith, refers to the fact that only the Sith deal and act based on absolute values, without thinking and without grey areas.

What does Anakin say after Obi Wan says only a Sith deals in absolutes?

“Only a Sith deals in absolutes.” But let’s think about the distinction between what Obi-Wan said and Anakin saying, “If you’re not with me, then you’re my enemy.” Now, that is an absolute; it’s a statement that slices all the complexities out of relationships and principles, leaving nothing but a binary choice.

What does there is no death there is the force mean?

There is no death, there is the Force. Jedi believe one becomes one with the Force upon death, so death is no tragedy to them. Jedi can become an apparition, extending their physical appearance through the force. Eventually, they will completely merge with the Force.

What does it mean to only deal in absolutes?

Simply put: it means to deny reality. Reality is not made of binary truths or black and white ideas. Reality is described best in a ternary system or millions of greys. Dealing in absolutes means to take an answer and exclude all other possibilities. If this, then only this.

Why do only Siths deal in absolutes?

The words “deals in” refers to how Anakin thought he had to fight Obi-wan. It was a battle deal. The only reason Obi-wan fought Anakin was because Anakin was attacking. So… to expand Obi-wan’s dialogue, he was meaning, “Only a Sith will engage in combat due to absolute reasoning.”

What does deal in absolutes mean?

Dealing in absolutes means to take an answer and exclude all other possibilities.

What does it mean to not deal in absolutes?

Simply put: it means to deny reality. Reality is not made of binary truths or black and white ideas. Reality is described best in a ternary system or millions of greys. Dealing in absolutes means to take an answer and exclude all other possibilities.

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