Why are each of us here? Is this our first and last time around? If not, what aspects of our true "selves" will follow our present mortal experiences? Such fundamental questions have fascinated philosophers, theologians and scientists over thousands of years. Cosmic Musings author, Professor Larry Bell explores a literal universe of possibilities revealed through his provocative, contemplative and highly readable lifelong tour of diverse teachings and theories dating from Aristotle up to leading contemporary thought leaders."