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.
| 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, §1.3 |