Jonathan Swift was a satirist who used his writing to critique aspects of society that he found troubling, such as political corruption, social injustice, and a lack of empathy for others. His writings often employed biting satire and humor to highlight these issues, including his famous work "A Modest Proposal." While Swift may have seemed misanthropic in his writings, his critiques were aimed at challenging society to improve rather than a genuine hatred for humanity.
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