Anakin and Obi-Wan argue above the lava river late in their duel.

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Anakin Skywalker / Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

From my point of view, the Jedi are evil! / Well, then you are lost!

— Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith  ·  2005

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Calling a belief a point of view cannot erase what that belief permits. The two speakers no longer share a moral language in which persuasion can work.

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Late in their duel in Revenge of the Sith, Anakin and Obi-Wan argue over the Jedi while fighting above Mustafar’s lava river. Anakin presents his condemnation as a matter of perspective; Obi-Wan answers that it reveals how far he has fallen. The exchange comes shortly before Obi-Wan gains the high ground.

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