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ABSTRACT This dissertation, “The Past is Perfect”: Leonard Cohen’s Philosophy of Time, analyzes the concept of time and aspects of temporality in Leonard Cohen’s poetry and prose, both published and unpublished. Through imagination and memory, Cohen continuously explores his past as a man, a member of a family, and a representative of a culture. The complex interconnection of individual and collective pasts constitutes the core of Cohen’s philosophy informed by his Jewish heritage, while its artistic expression is indebted to the literary past. The poet/novelist/songwriter was famously designated as “the father of melancholy”; it is his focus on the past that makes his works appear pessimistic. Cohen pays less attention to the other two temporal aspects, present and future, which are seen in a generally negative light until his most recent publication. The study suggests that although Cohen’s attitude to the past has not changed radically from Let Us Compare Mythologies (1956) to Book of Longing (2006), his views have changed from bitterness prompted by time’s destructive force to acceptance of its work and the assertion of the power of poetry/art to withstand it; there is neither discontent with the present nor prediction of a catastrophic future. Time remains a metaphysical category and subject to mythologizing, temporal linearity often being disregarded. Although Cohen’s spiritual search has extended throughout his life, his essential outlook on time and the past is already expressed in the early books; his latest publications combine new pieces and selections from previous books of poetry and prose works, confirming the continuity of ideas and general consistency of his vision.

This study examines the experiences of dementia caregivers (DCs) and caregivers of older adults with non-dementia related mental illness (CMIs) through the application of Pearlin's stress process framework, which conceptualizes the caregiving experience as an interplay between various contextual factors, stressors, moderating resources, and outcomes variables. A total of seven caregivers (4 DCs, 3 CMIs) participated in this study. Participation involved a one-on-one semi-structured interview focused on tapping into the components of Pearlin's framework, following which participants completed three measures (CES-D, STAI-Trait form, SF-36) aimed at assessing levels of depression, anxiety, and physical and mental health, respectively. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and quantitative data were examined in relation to qualitative results and to normative data. Qualitative analysis revealed that CMIs are exposed to particularly severe forms of problematic behaviours and that they utilize far fewer formal services and resources. In relation to quantitative findings, it was found that, in general, the CMIs experienced higher levels of emotional distress and worse physical health and functioning. Overall, results suggest a need for research focused on how formal services could be modified to best capture the needs of the diverse population of CMIs.

2 v. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.) University of Adelaide, Dept. of History, 1980

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-45).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-45).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-45).

Thesis (M. Mus.)--University of Akron, School of Music, 2005. / "August, 2005." Title from electronic thesis title page (viewed 11/28/2005). Advisor, Brooks Toliver; Faculty Reader, Michele Tannenbaum; School Director, William Guegold; Dean of the College, Mark S. Auburn; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Notre Dame, 2007. / Thesis directed by Margaret Anne Doody and Seamus F. Deane for the Department of English. "July 2007." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 396-449).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 146-152).