Physis Project

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.

AuthorEvren Öztürk
Published19 September 2026
Research programPhysis
First appearancePhysis: A Theory of Power
Developed inPhysis: A Theory of Power — Chapter 1, §4

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