Qualia

Introduction
Basically put, Qualia is the "what it is like" of mental states; what it is like to:
 * Smell a rose
 * See the colour red
 * Feel the chill of the wind
 * Taste the sweet deliciousness of chocolate
 * Hearing the dulcet tones of Mr. Hedley's philosophical narration

Where does it fit in?
Well, for physicalism, the subjective nature of these conscious experiences can be an issue if they cannot be accounted for in objective physical terms.

Exam Use?
If you're asked about qualia specifically, or you want to give the impression you know exactly what you're talking about, the indicative content would be that it is known through introspection, subjective and intrinsic or non-representational.

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