Mental Properties

Mental properties refer to the characteristics of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, such as beliefs, desires, and sensations. In epistemology—the study of knowledge—they raise important questions about how we know what we know. For instance, mental properties are tied to our subjective experiences and how they relate to the external world. Understanding these properties helps us explore issues like the nature of consciousness, the connection between mind and body, and how we can gain knowledge about our own mental states and those of others.