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Was Bernstein a supporter of revolutionary socialism?

  • No, he was a revisionist

  • Yes, he advocated for revolution

  • Not sure, it's unclear

  • Yes, but he was not involved in any

Answer

Bernstein was not a supporter of revolutionary socialism. He was a revisionist, meaning he believed that the ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels needed to be updated to reflect the changing world. He argued that the working class was not becoming more revolutionary, and that socialism could be achieved through gradual reform rather than revolution.
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