Governing classes
Those who want to govern (middle class)
Middle class (positional definition, Roles) — name used in the articles
The lower phase of the upper class: it carries the same motivations, the same reflexes, the same potential for singularity — the only difference is that it has not yet “become.” Its motivation is to be. In power conflict it holds the attacking position; the upper class is on the defense.
— 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, §2.2 |