Hegemony
Coercive hegemony
Established through physical force or the threat of force; its claim is “I am stronger than you.” It is the closest to the hegemony of the real, because it is the easiest to test. Its manipulative version is bluff, exaggerated threat and display of capacity.
— 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 6, §3.1 |