Il mondo possibile



Example: Nel romanzo si esplora il concetto del mondo possibile alternativo.

Definition


"Il mondo possibile" refers to a philosophical concept describing an alternative or hypothetical reality that could exist under different circumstances. It is used to explore ideas about what might have been or could be, beyond the actual world we experience.

Etymology


The phrase "il mondo possibile" comes from Italian, where "mondo" means world and "possibile" means possible. It originates from philosophical discussions about possible worlds, a concept dating back to medieval scholasticism and later developed by modern philosophers like Leibniz.

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