A lively and controversial exploration of ideas of the self in the western cultural tradition from the Renaissance to the present. Highly esteemed contributors analyse differing models of personal identity from a variety of perspectives.
`..astonishing assembly of essays on ideas of the self,..' - The Guardian`The essays are of uneven quality, but the collection is full of provocative insights..' - Terry McCarthy'On the whole the editor has managed well to provide a healthy balance between 'overview' discussions and more specific analyses. The subject matter is uniformly interesting and contributors make a habit of raising stimulating isues.' - History Review
