Gulliver's Travels

Houyhnhnms – swift’s distaste for those who like philosophy

the Land of the Houyhnhnms represents Swift's distaste for those who expound theories of philosophy and the expense of reality. Swift believed philosophy to be nothing more than hogwash.... he was a realist.

i need a detailed paragraph on this satire,,,5-6 sentences

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Swift (and Gulliver) actually admire the Houyhnhnms. I'm not sure what you're looking for or who you're referring to in terms of "distaste."

refer to my three examples of satire please.

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