N-universes

The n-universes are a conceptual tool introduced by philosopher Paul Franceschi.

They consist of simplified models of universes which are reduced to their essential components, in order to facilitate the associated reasoning.

In the study of thought experiments related to paradoxes and philosophical problems, the situations are generally complex and likely to give birth to multiple variations.

In the typology of n-universes, it is worth distinguishing: - according to whether they comprise constant-criteria or/and variable-criteria (space, time, color, shape, temperature, etc.)

The n-universes proceed of a double inspiration: on the one hand, as a system of criteria, that of Nelson Goodman and on the other hand, at the ontological level, that of the Canadian philosopher John Leslie.