Power dynamics
Competition
A contest over resources that contain no will — material (land, raw materials, energy) or symbolic (status, prestige, reward). There is a rival, but no aim of controlling a will; its results are temporary and produce no lasting hierarchy.
— 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 2, §2.2 |
Related concepts
Power conflictStruggle against nature