Definition

A quality or property that can be experienced, like color or sound, considered separately from the objects that have that quality.

Example

The quale of the sunset's colors was breathtaking, making it a memorable experience.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a quale is in philosophy?

Not really, what does it mean exactly?

It's like the essence of a property, such as how we perceive color.

Oh, I see! So it's about our personal experience of things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quale → It originates from Latin 'quale' (meaning of what kind or nature). The word 'quale' refers to a particular quality or characteristic of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'what kind' in Latin — that's what 'quale' helps you identify about something.

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