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The purpose of the group is to discuss philosophical theories and to understand the participates' views. Then, to 1st think in-depth about Philosophy of Mind.
For one example is the mind-body problem (or Dualism):
* Why does consciousness exist? Can it only be created by neuroscientific processes? * Can an experience be non-physical if it's caused by something physical?

* Per Nagel, an individual knows directly from experience of what something "is like." So, we shouldn't have to *prove* consciousness.

* A very important philosophical question: what is consciousness.

We can also discuss consciousness about propositions. Some of these are our higher-order thoughts and intentions to think rationally (or deductively). So, they're directly
related to the Mind.

Some neuroscientists might see single neurons as reflecting binary values in these propositional thoughts. E.g., the thought: 'I am a woman who lives in Kirkland' is either true or false." But the T/F phrase makes this thought higher-order.

P.S. As of now, you can join if you've read about some of the basic questions I've mentioned in some dept. or similar questions. Thanks for the interest.