I havent read anything from the EU, but that would seem to be applicable.
The way that Yoda and Ben conceptualized the force in the OT was one of the most compelling points in the trilogy for me. I have a lot of predisposition towards philosophy, etc. So they "Eastern" Concept of the Force seems more fitting for my preference...perhaps thats all that matters in determination - whatever you feel most comfortable with for explaining the force...lots of things in life are like that.