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Analysis of the Ontological Shift from Substance to Vapor

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the phenomenon of Self-Objectification—the process by which an individual internalizes a third-person perspective on their physical self. In the framework of high-integrity stewardship, this is identified as a shift from Substance (ontological identity) to Vapor (performative appearance). By analyzing the cognitive load, social survival mechanisms, and theological implications of this shift, this document provides a roadmap for reclaiming the "Sovereign Gaze" and restoring the body to its status as a "Vessel of Glory" rather than a "Product for Consumption."

DOI: 10.17613/jjrnw-80b23

Author: Christine "Alex Christine" Miller, Alexandra

Language: English

Topic: Philosophy and Theoretical Science

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7127303545

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