Deconstructing Zeno’s Paradoxes and the Liar Paradox via the Principles of LC-Mathematics
Abstract
I. The Ontological Shift: Beyond the "Static Noun" This paper proposes a fundamental restructuring of logical ontology. We posit that the traditional reliance on Static Point-Set Theory is the root cause of classical logical impasses. In the LC-Mathematics framework, an entity is no longer defined as a fixed "point" or an "eternal noun," but as a State Equation governed by the dual transformation of Inertia (L) and Capacity (C). What we perceive as a persistent "identity" is merely a macro-visual illusion created by high-frequency resonance or an observer’s insufficient sampling rate. II. Resolving Zeno’s Paradox: The Quantized Sampling Solution Zeno’s Paradoxes (e.g., Achilles and the Tortoise) are reinterpreted as "spectral distortions" caused by the assumption of infinite spatial divisibility. The Principle of Discrete Jumping: By introducing the Axiom of Periodicity, we define a system's characteristic time step . Movement is not a continuous glide across infinite points but a series of Phase Jumps. The Logical Filter: Infinitesimal scales below the system's threshold (L/R) are filtered out as "non-existent" noise. Achilles completes his pursuit through Phase Overshoot, settling the logical distance within a finite number of sampling rounds. III. The Liar and Barber Paradoxes: Phase Rotation and Causal Latency We challenge the "frozen moment" assumption of traditional binary logic through the Phase Shift Operator (j). The Logical Pendulum: The Liar Paradox ("This statement is false") is modeled as an Ideal Oscillator. Truth and Falsehood are not mutually exclusive binaries but orthogonal vectors with a 90° Phase Difference. Identity Dilation: Regarding the Barber Paradox and the Ship of Theseus, we argue that once time flows, the system parameters (L, C, R) evolve. The "Barber" is a dynamic phase-stream, not a static constant; as the system’s energy dissipates or transforms, the original constraints (the "vow" or "constitution") undergo Causal Latency, rendering the static paradox moot in a temporal reality. IV. Conclusion: Paradoxes as Spectral Distortions This study concludes that paradoxes are not inherent flaws in reality, but failures of Static Mathematics to describe a Wave-Based Universe. By treating logic as a frequency-driven system rather than a collection of static labels, we resolve the tension between "Being" and "Becoming." Identity is a frequency, and reality is an oscillation. Keywords: LC-Mathematics, State Equation, Phase Shift (j), Zeno’s Paradox, The Liar Paradox, Sampling Rate, Time-Folding, Ontological Restructuring. Extension: Quantum Duality as a Phase-Shift Phenomenon"The LC-Mathematics framework transcends classical paradoxes to provide a deterministic grounding for Wave-Particle Duality. Quantum 'superposition' is redefined as a High-Frequency Oscillation between the Magnetic (L) and Electric (C) elements. The apparent contradiction of duality is a byproduct of Time-Folding: at any discrete 'Sampling Step' , the observer perceives a localized 'Particle' (Potential Peak), while the continuous evolution across phases manifests as a 'Wave' (Kinetic Flow). In this view, the Wave-Function is not a probability map, but a Harmonious Trajectory in the complex logical plane."
Fields of Study & Subjects
Logic
Reasoning
and Knowledge
Smarandache Functions and Recreational Number Theory
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book