Sentience
Sentience
Sentience (/ˈsɛnʃ(ə)ns/; from the Latin sentire, "to feel") is the capacity to have subjective experiences, or as it is often referred to, the capacity to have qualia or experiences that "feel like something".
Etymology
The term "sentience" is derived from the Latin word sentire, which means "to feel". It was first used in this context by philosophers in the 17th century during discussions about consciousness and animal consciousness.
Definition
Sentience is often used to describe the ability to have perceptions, thoughts, emotions, or subjective experiences. It is a central concept in the study of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and consciousness studies.
Related Terms
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive; the awareness or perception of something by a person.
- Qualia: The internal and subjective component of sense perceptions, arising from stimulation of the senses by phenomena.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Subjectivity: The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sentience
- Wikipedia's article - Sentience
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