Familiar properties and phenomenal properties

Sometimes when we describe our own sensory experiences, seem to attribute experience itself the same sorts of familiar properties—such as shape or colour—as everyday physical objects. But how literally should understand such descriptions? Can there really be phenomenal elements aspects an which are, for example quite square? This paper examines these questions connect a wide range different commitments and theories about metaphysics mind. In particular, I consider whether may phenomenological reasons accept reject idea that are conscious instantiate spatial properties. also explore some general theses nature empirical properties can motivate answers questions.