Friends and Other Strangers

Explore the profound insights of Richard B. Miller in his thought-provoking book, Friends and Other Strangers, published by Columbia University Press in 2018. Spanning 416 pages, this paperback edition delves into the complexities of religious ethics through an engaging examination of key themes such as ethnography, ethnocentrism, and moral criticism. Miller encourages readers to reflect on the ethics of empathy, moral responsibility towards children and friends, as well as civic virtue and loyalty in the context of war and alterity. Additionally, he addresses the normative and psychological dimensions of memory, and the interplay between religion and democratic life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of ethics and its implications in our interconnected world.