How to Pronounce "quale"
word
ˈkweɪɫ
KWAYL
kwˈɒl
kw-OL
Definition
In philosophy, a 'quale' is a term that refers to the individual, subjective experience of something, such as how something feels, looks, or tastes to a person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkweɪɫ
British English
kwˈɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAYL
UK
kw-OL
Listen in Context
A quale is the way a red apple looks to you.
Pain has its own quale for each person.
Scientists discuss the quale of taste and color.
The 'what it feels like' aspect of experience is called a quale.