Constant Dissertation Final

Modern Intellectual History, 2004

Recent years have seen a remarkable renewal of interest in the thought of Benjamin Constant (1767–1830). For long recognized as the author of the literary masterpiece Adolphe, Constant is now receiving increasing attention for his political writings. Paperback editions of his major works are presently available in both French and English, helping to establish his growing reputation as a founding father of modern liberalism. Constant's stature as a seminal liberal thinker has benefited from the recent climate of opinion in the Western world and, in particular, from the return to fashion of liberalism as a social and political doctrine. Paradoxically, however, this political climate has also led to some problems, since presentist concerns have left an undeniable imprint on the image we have of Constant.

The co-founding artist of Cobra, Constant Nieuwenhuys, devoted most of his life to the New Babylon project. A project in which the 'playful man' was the central element and the proposed structures would facilitate man to live a nomadic life.

Belgrade English Language and Literature Studies, 2014

Dedication I dedicate this work to my mother… I dedicate this work to my father… I dedicate this work to my partner and best friend… I dedicate this work to my children … I dedicate this work to my twin brother… I dedicate this work to my big brother and youngest sister… I dedicate this work to my family, friends, fraternity, and sister sorority… I dedicate this work to my ancestors… I dedicate this work to my elders… I dedicate this work to the dreamers, disruptors, and co-conspirators… Most of all I dedicate this work to the FUTURE…

ii DEDICATION First of all, we dedicate this research work to God the Almighty, our respective beloved parents and guardians, who together laid the firm foundation for our academic take-off.

My contribution

Naomi James, and the Dean, School of Human and Social Sciences, Dr. Kennedy Ongaro, for their unwavering support. I sincerely thank Ms. Jane Wambua-Yobera, Daystar University, for her support and valuable guidance. Much appreciation to my counselors who supported me throughout the entire process. It has not been easy, especially with my failing health, but the faculty team of Daystar, my counselors, family, and friends have supported me immensely. To my colleagues in the master's program, Alphina, Mercy, Margaret, Kevin, Esther, Gladwell, and Sarah, to name but a few, I say thank you for the support and encouragement.

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Iwant to thank them all. They have made the past four years for what it was: the most interesting and happiest period in my life{until now! ii Contents

This is the Table of Contents and Introduction for my dissertation, defended in April 2017.