of a different view

[Tofu]

Hello Alan, Mister Micawber, Beeesneees, Mordant, Esl_Expert and other native English speakers,

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Downfall_of_Capitalism_and_Communism#cite_note-1
Many observers in the 1970s believed in the invincibility of the Soviet system, but Batra was of a different view.
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I think that of a different view is correct, but I don't think of a differing view is. What do you think?

[Beeesneees]

I agree with you.
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[Tofu]

Thank you, B.

[Mordant]

Either is correct. That the proper adjective is used so commonly here does not make the participle incorrect. It still follows the traditional pattern of English.

[Alan]

Hi Tofu,

To me 'of a different view' is somewhat ambiguous and I would offer 'of a different opinion.'

Alan
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