Ontology
Being / remaining
The two fundamental acts of existence. Being: to exist now. Remaining: being extended through time. In other species remaining is cyclical; in humans it is linear — and goes one step further: “Will I remain after my death?”
— Physis: A Theory of Power — Concept Glossary
The definition is from the Concept Glossary of Physis: A Theory of Power; the book will be published on Zenodo in October 2026. The English wording is provisional until the official English glossary is published.
| Author | Evren Öztürk |
|---|---|
| Published | 19 September 2026 |
| Research program | Physis |
| First appearance | Physis: A Theory of Power |
| Developed in | Physis: A Theory of Power — Chapter 1, §4 |
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Death awarenessExistenceLinear time-consciousness