Facsimile reprint of a seminal work on the relevance of the prenatal experiences on later post-natal psychological, moral and spiritual development. Francis J. Mott was a 20th Century 'Renaissance Man', whose broad life experience, personal study and extensive work in the related fields of philosophy, mythology, anthropology and dream analysis reflect the life of a man whose search led him into realms of understanding that were far ahead of his times. 'The Nature of the Self', written in 1960, and long out of print, offers deep insight and wisdom about the developmental processes of human life. The time is ripe for this book to make a major contribution to the endeavour of psychological healing.