Discourse ethics emerged from Jurgen Habermas's theory that moral claims require universal validation through rational discussion between all people affected. It proposes principles for fair discourse including that all have equal chances to participate and introduce issues, and that outcomes must be accepted by all participants based on the unforced force of the better argument. The aim is to structure ideal communication to identify valid moral norms that all could accept.
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Discourse ethics emerged from Jurgen Habermas's theory that moral claims require universal validation through rational discussion between all people affected. It proposes principles for fair discourse including that all have equal chances to participate and introduce issues, and that outcomes must be accepted by all participants based on the unforced force of the better argument. The aim is to structure ideal communication to identify valid moral norms that all could accept.