Hegemony
Witness effect
The effect of force spreading beyond the one directly subjected to it. When the sword falls, the knowledge that “this man really kills” spreads; at the next threat the chance of a bluff decreases. The hegemony of the real thus multiplies itself.
— 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 6, §2.1 |