qualia Definition
- 1individual instances of subjective, conscious experience
- 2the internal and subjective component of sense perceptions, arising from stimulation of the senses by phenomena
Using qualia: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "qualia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The concept of qualia is central to debates in philosophy of mind.
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Qualia are often described as ineffable or indescribable.
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The experience of seeing red is an example of a quale.
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Summary: qualia in Brief
The term 'qualia' [ˈkwɑːliə] refers to individual instances of subjective, conscious experience, and the internal and subjective component of sense perceptions. It is a central concept in debates in philosophy of mind and is often described as ineffable or indescribable. An example of a quale is the experience of seeing red.
