word
qualia
KWAH-lee-uh
ˈkwɑːliəListen
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Syllable breakdown
qualia
Dictionary meaning
The subjective, conscious experiences of perception, such as the redness of red.
History and origin
Latin qualis (of what kind).
Examples
- Philosophers debate whether qualia can ever be fully explained by neuroscience.
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