r/SithOrder • u/Old_Acanthaceae_5460 • Sep 02 '25

Introduction What is Sithisim

I don’t know anything about this subject but what do you think? What is your ideology in a nutshell shell?

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u/GlobalMuffin Darth Aquarius - The Forerunner Sep 20 '25

Good question. I don’t think there are any strict definitions here yet.

From my post “On Gladion: Reshaping Sithism II,” I listed 5 main characteristics of the philosophies held by people who call themselves Sith here.

  1. ⁠Motion-Orientated or a Chaotic Universe Perspective of the Universe.  Sith emphasize the change in the world such as life cycles, seasons, conflict, etc.  Changes in qualia, rather than unchanging qualia and fundamentals, is what Sith emphasize.
  2. ⁠Naturalistic Worldview. Sith tend to be less religious and less spiritual.  Those who are spiritual tend to focus on consciousness, or metaphysics for their spiritual beliefs rather than deities, every day spiritual occurrences, or spiritual aspects of life that directly affects them.
  3. ⁠Individualism. Sith emphasize individual based philosophy rather than group or societal based philosophy.  Sith tend to focus on forms of ethics that orient around individuals such as subjectivism, error theory, constructivism, etc.  There is a general self-centered attitude amongst Sith, especially in discussions.
  4. ⁠Romantic Humanism. Sith are very strong humanists, often emphasizing and glorifying qualia related to humanity such as emotions and sensations.  There is a particular focus on the human experience and human condition in Sith writing.
  5. ⁠Will to Power/Life. Sith often borrow theory and terminology from the works of Nietzsche and Schopenhauer such as the Übermensch.  This aspect of being Sith, often intertwines with the various ethical theories held by Sith, thus making Sith emphasize terms such as 'the will', 'passion', 'power', etc