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Physis vs Nomos - What's the difference?

physis | nomos |

As nouns the difference between physis and nomos

is that physis is (ancient greek philosophy and theology) nature, as contrasted with law or custom while nomos is the body of law, especially that governing human behaviour.

physis

English

(wikipedia physis)

Noun

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  • (Ancient Greek philosophy and theology) nature, as contrasted with law or custom
  • (anatomy) The epiphyseal plate, a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone, found in children and adolescents.

    • nomos

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The body of law, especially that governing human behaviour.

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