règlesis
Règlesis is a neologism used in theoretical discussions to denote a framework or discipline focused on the design, interpretation, and governance of rules within complex systems. The term is chiefly encountered in speculative philosophy, legal theory, and discussions of rule-based artificial intelligence; it is not yet widely adopted in formal journals.
The term blends the French règles, meaning rules, with the suffix -is, signaling a field of study.
Core ideas of règlesis treat rules as primary mediators of behavior, emphasizing rule creation, hierarchy, enforcement,
Applications and use: In practice, the term is used in discussions of rule-based AI, regulatory design, and
Critique and status: Critics argue the term is underspecified and overlaps with established fields such as
Related topics include rule-based systems, normativity, legal theory, governance, and AI alignment.