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How did jonathan swift label himself

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The answer is misanthrope.  But some say Swift does not hate or mistrust his fellowman rather he shows man’s flaws in an effort to correct them.  You cannot hate a person if what your intention is to make then see the error of their behavior.  A person hates or distrust would not do that.
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