Physis Project

Hegemony

Hegemony of the real

Hegemony born of ontological necessity. It requires no consent, because it will be there whether it is accepted or not. It behaves like the laws of nature — there is no negotiation, bluff or manipulation.

— 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 6, §2.1

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