Governing classes
The governing (upper class)
Upper class (positional definition, Roles) — name used in the articles
The current controller of the pool of will; the counterpart in the hierarchy of the figure who decides on someone's behalf — the Leader. Its function is decision-making, coordination, setting direction and allocating resources. Its motivation is to remain.
— 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 4, §2.1 |
Related concepts
Bureaucracy–upper-class fusionConstant tensionCosmology of ChosennessGoverning classesOssificationPower class