Physis Project

Power dynamics

Weighing of power

The measurement of capacity that comes into play in every social interaction and takes place without turning into conflict: “How strong is he, how strong am I?” Because the success of survival depends on this assessment, everyone does it at every moment — consciously or intuitively.

— 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 2, §1.3

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