The Axiom of Non-Externalizability
Abstract
This paper argues that the concept of existence becomes structurally incoherent under the assumption of exhaustive externalization. Through a transcendental analysis, it identifies a minimal structural constraint governing the relation between existence and description, formalized as the Axiom of Non-Externalizability. The axiom delineates the limits of complete third-person description across theoretical domains. This analysis identifies a structural constraint by addressing the conditions under which exhaustive description is possible at all.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
Epistemology
Ethics
and Metaphysics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint