At first approaching the subject through Plato's Republic, he soon turned to contemporary ideas of socialism as expressed by the recently formed Fabian Society and free lectures delivered at Kelmscott House, the home of William Morris.
La început, apropiind subiectul prin Republica lui Platon, s-a orientat rapid spre ideile contemporane despre socialism așa cum erau exprimate de Societatea Fabiană și din lecturile trimise la Kelmscott House, casa lui William Morris.