What political view did Needham famously subscribe to?
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Republican
Communism
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Needham was a prominent communist sympathizer. He was drawn to communism's emphasis on social equality and its rejection of capitalism. Needham believed that communism offered a more just and equitable society than capitalism and that it was the best way to achieve social progress. He was also critical of Western imperialism and saw communism as a way to resist Western domination.
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