Nomos Empsychos (νόμος ἔμψυχος) Fikrinin Kökenleri ve Dönüşümü

This study focuses on the concept of living law (nomos empsychos - νόμος ἔμψυχος), which has become an integral part of the theory of sovereignty. It aims to shed light on the earliest example of this concept and trace its development through that example. In doing so, the study seeks to highlight the contributions of various thinkers to the concept's history. At the same time, it recognizes that the concept of living law, like many others, has not remained static over time. It has evolved, adapting to different historical and spatial contexts. This transformation will also be addressed in the study. Both the elements that have been preserved and those that have undergone significant changes will be presented to the researcher. Furthermore, the article is divided into periods, offering a brief genealogical analysis and concept mapping to provide clarity for the researcher.