About Ken Bell Expertise I am well-versed in a variety of subjects such as they are found in the Western Analytic tradition. I am comfortable answering questions in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, applied-ethics (more specifically, applied ethics relative to human rights), and political philosophy. I have a degree of specialization in the areas of predicate calculus, philosophy of language, and value theory. Additionally, I am extremely well-versed in the work and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes.
I will answer questions in English, and endeavor to provide coherent responses in French and Italian.
Experience Intensive study, both at the secondary and post-secondary levels, as well as accepted submissions to graduate studies programs.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts (Hnrs)
Trent University
Master of Arts
(Pending)
Philosophy - Government between people and their rules
Expert: Ken Bell - 4/20/2009
Question The idea that government is an agreement between people and their rules is called what?
Answer Hi Chris, thanks for writing.
The short answer to your question is "(Social) Contract". The way the agreement is reached, how it is enforced (if at all), and what occurs in the event of a breach of contract, are all extremely important components of the idea but generally any social construct which rests upon collective agreement could be understood as a -form- of social contract.
