The Problem of Existence and Ontology in Physics: Reframing the Relationship between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics

This paper presents a novel philosophical framework for addressing the persistent ontological incompatibility between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. Rather than pursuing the traditional unification approach, we propose a Contextual Stratification Model that reconceptualizes physical reality as a stratified structure where different theoretical frameworks operate within distinct ontological domains. This approach transforms the century-old conflict from an irreconcilable contradiction into a complementary plurality, offering a practical solution to what we term the "ontological crisis" in contemporary physics.