Hoppe's Argumentation Ethics

Hoppe's Argumentation Ethics is a philosophical idea that suggests the very act of engaging in rational debate presupposes certain moral principles. Specifically, when people argue, they implicitly accept individual rights—like self-ownership and property rights—because common discussion requires respecting others' ability to speak and defend their views. Therefore, the ethics of respecting these rights are necessary for meaningful dialogue. In essence, the act of reasoning and debating itself endorses the existence of these rights, making them logically unavoidable and foundational to rational discourse.