A Rational Cosmology: Contradictions in Considering Force Fields as Things

Here, we explore the logical absurdities evident in viewing force fields as entities in their own right, rather than simply models or abstractions.

The idea of a field as an entity in itself inevitably entails the assertion that it exerts a non-local effect. Most force fields are known to be inversely proportional to distance (or the square of distance) between the entity which is said to originate the field and the entity which is said to be affected by it.

However, no matter how large the denominator of the field expression becomes, i.e., no matter how large the distance of separation between the two entities, the magnitude of the field never reaches zero. That is, according to the field-as-entity model, the field must exist at all distances from the entity which originates it, no matter how great, and must therefore encompass all of existence instantaneously and simultaneously, as it is assumed that the field would be established as soon as the originating entity acquires a given mass or charge.

The field-as-entity would also need to have infinite measurements in all three of the spatial dimensions, since it can produce effects at any distance, no matter how great. Not only is the idea of an entity having limitless measurements of any quality a logical contradiction, as shall be subsequently seen, but this model also brings about the absurdity of trillions of such infinite field-entities occupying the same space, since multiple entities are observed to originate multiple types of fields!

But A is A, and it is impossible for multiple entities (when none of the entities are constituents of the other entities) to occupy the exact same spatial position at the same time. Thus, being contrary to reality and logically in error, the model of a field as an entity in itself must be rejected.

Indeed, under the view of fields as entities, all fields would need to simultaneously occupy all space, thus obviating the possibility of distinguishing among the various fields and their effects. If all fields are everywhere, it is impossible to say which field affects what. But if fields are recognized as mere abstractions and most often expressions of potentiality rather than actuality, then this absurd scenario need not take place.

Indeed, it is possible for the same entity to be affected by a multiplicity of fields, but this logically reduces to the simple and comprehensible proposition that multiple other entities are exerting forces on the entity in question. If force fields are seen as models or potentialities rather than as things in themselves, our conceptual framework again becomes consistent with the commonsense universe of our ubiquitous observations.

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