From what ideological perspective did he initially shape his views?
A loose Marxist vision
Libertarianism
Utilitarianism
Existentialism
Answer
While his political views were complex, he originally shaped them with a loose Marxist vision. He viewed history as a series of class struggles and was critical of capitalism and imperialism. He also advocated for a classless society. However, he did not adhere strictly to Marxist ideology, and his views evolved over time.
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