The Liminal Ontology: A New Framework for Consciousness, Identity, and the So-Called Supernatural

Abstract

This thesis introduces a novel theoretical framework, the Liminal Ontology, to address the enduring philosophical and scientific challenges posed by consciousness, identity, and anomalous experiences. Moving beyond the traditional dualism of mind and matter and the limitations of materialism, the Liminal Ontology posits that reality is a continuous spectrum of “liminal states of being” that are neither fully material nor fully immaterial. This framework provides a new lens through which to examine the nature of consciousness as a fundamental property of the liminal domain, identity as a continuous process of becoming, and the so-called supernatural as a manifestation of the laws of this in-between reality. The thesis presents a comprehensive theoretical model, supported by mathematical formulations, conceptual diagrams, and data visualizations, and proposes a series of testable hypotheses to guide future empirical research. By reframing these long-standing mysteries within a new ontological framework, this work aims to open up new avenues of inquiry and foster a more integrated understanding of the nature of reality.