Hans-Hermann Hoppe—one of Murray Rothbard’s most influential students—has reshaped how we think about the state, property, and civilization itself. His writings cut straight to the heart of liberty and power. These four works showcase Hoppe at his sharpest: bold, uncompromising, and impossible to ignore.
Economics and Ethics of Private Property
A cornerstone of Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s thought, The Economics and Ethics of Private Property puts private ownership at the center of both moral philosophy and economic theory. Hoppe demonstrates that respect for property rights is not only the foundation of a free economy but also a moral imperative: without it, civilization itself collapses.
This sweeping book examines the West’s shift from limited monarchy to mass democracy, arguing that both fail to safeguard liberty. Hoppe shows how the rise of public government has led to declining morals, growing state power, and the erosion of freedom.
Hoppe tackles one of the toughest questions in political theory—can markets provide security better than the state? The Private Production of Defense answers with clarity, rigor, and logic that few have ever matched.
From Aristocracy to Monarchy to Democracy: A Tale of Moral and Economic Folly and Decay
A concise introduction to Hoppe’s political philosophy. He explains how every form of state power corrupts, and why democracy—far from liberating—accelerates decline.
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