Should we have a Philosophy of Mind forum on PF?

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As for the number of threads, we are always open to creating new forums if there is enough interest.In summary, there is a suggestion to create a Philosophy of Mind forum in the philosophy section, as there are currently 6 threads in the metaphysics and epistemology section that would be better suited for it. This forum would potentially be popular due to the controversial discussions on consciousness. The suggestion will be considered, but there is hesitation about further segregation in the forum. However, if there is enough interest, a new forum may be created.
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I'd like to revisit the suggestion of opening up a Philosophy of Mind forum in the philosophy section. I currently count 6 threads in the philosophy section (mostly in metaphysics & epistemology) that would more properly belong in a philosophy of mind forum. As it stands, if such a section were instituted and the 6 threads were moved into it, it would have more threads than a whopping 13 other subforums on PF. I would expect it to continue to be a popular forum, given the controversial nature of discussions on consciousness and the like. Is this enough yet to warrant a philosophy of mind forum?
 
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Hypnagogue, you are right that many of the threads in the Metaphysics Forum are about philosophies of the mind, however I think it fits rather well in there (I'm not a fan of much further segregation ).
 

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