Could the self be an illusion

The self, defined as an absolute, unchanging entity, which possesses unity, continuity and clear boundaries, may well be an illusion. Unity and continuity are easily disrupted in the normal course of life; they may be merely coincidental. Our supposedly unchanging selves do in fact alter according to their circumstances; the boundaries of the self change and a single self may even split to form multiple selves. By examining the self in terms of unity, continuity …

…merely coincidental. Simply because they seem evident for short periods of time does not mean that there is some kind of glue binding everything together. This is shown by the many ways that these aspects can be disrupted. There is a strong possibility that the self is an illusion; for it is contradictory to say the least that a unified, continuous absolute self substance can exhibit discontinuity, disunity or be different things at different times.