Editors J. Wentzel van Huyssteen and Erik P. Wiebe present a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary discussion on -the problem of self- -- the elusive nature of the human self and all its complex dimensions. With contributions from experts in philosophy, archaeology, primatology, psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science of religion, and more, this book explores concepts of imagination, self-awareness, consciousness, religiosity, and personhood. Contributors: Justin Barrett Eric Bergemann Joao Biehl Emma Cohen Pamela Cooper-White Terrence W. Deacon Deanie Eichenstein James W. Haag Jan-Olav Henriksen Ian Hodder Catherine Keller Barbara J. King Jay Ogilvy Philip A. Rolnick Helene Tallon Russell Calvin O. Schrag Roger Scruton Maxine Sheets-Johnstone Daniel J. Siegel Ellen Streit Marjorie Hewitt Suchoki Ian Tattersall Jennifer Thweatt-Bates Leon Turner J. Wentzel van Huyssteen Erik P. Wiebe Hetty Zock