So what IS the Force? | Star Wars Explained

How YOU (yes, you) can use the Force and be a Jedi, or How does the Force ACTUALLY work in Star Wars?

We know the Force is what gives the Jedi and Sith their powers, and that it allows for characters to accomplish things that would otherwise be impossible. But for all the characters who use the Force in the world of Star Wars, we know shockingly little about what the Force actually is.

In this video, let's try to pin down this nebulous concept by exploring the roots of the idea of the Force, different depictions of the Force in Star Wars media, and also real-life philosophies and schools that have spawned from George Lucas's vision.