Single Idea 6375

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / d. Secondary qualities]

Full Idea

The taste of chocolate is presumably a 'finer-grained' sensation than the taste of sweetness.

Gist of Idea

The taste of chocolate is a 'finer-grained' sensation than the taste of sweetness

Source

Thomas W. Polger (Natural Minds [2004], Ch.1.4)

Book Reference

Polger,Thomas W.: 'Natural Minds' [MIT 2004], p.22


A Reaction

An interesting distinction when it comes to what they are like, and whether two very different brains can realise them. Sweetness might be the same for most creatures, but the tast of chocolate subtly different.