De qualia
Example: De qualia van pijn blijven een mysterie binnen de filosofie.
Definition
"De qualia" refers to the subjective, individual experiences of perception, such as the way pain or color feels to a person. It highlights the personal, qualitative aspects of sensations that are difficult to fully explain or measure scientifically.
Etymology
The term "de qualia" originates from the Latin word 'qualis,' meaning 'of what kind' or 'quality.' It was adopted into philosophy to describe the intrinsic qualities of conscious experience. Did you know? The concept became especially prominent in discussions about the mind and consciousness in the 20th century.
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"De qualia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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