Weekly Questions (about 100 words apiece)

1. Discuss Wilson’s ideas about ediquette as a precursor or form of morality.
2. Do you believe there is a biological component to self control—or a lack thereof? Explain.
3. Discuss the role of mirror neurons in empathy, and, potentially in the “moral sense.”
4. Is religion and its rituals necessary—if not for every individual, then for every society—in order for

there to be discipline, self-control and moral order?  Why or why not?

Briefly discuss Keen’s view of what religion should be.