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Mentioned in 9 episodes

A modest proposal

Book • 1729

Written in 1729, 'A Modest Proposal' is a Juvenalian satirical essay that critiques the harsh treatment of the Irish by the English and the social and economic conditions of Ireland.

Swift suggests, in a hyperbolic and ironic manner, that poor Irish families could sell their children as food to wealthy English landowners.

The essay is a scathing critique of the heartless attitudes towards the poor, British policy towards Ireland, and the incompetence of Irish politicians.

It uses sustained irony and rhetorical devices to expose the absurdity of quick-fix solutions to social problems and to highlight the dire state of Ireland under British rule.

Mentioned by

Blindboyboatclub

Robert Novy-Marx

Jonathan GPT Swift

Walter Scheirer

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Gavin McInnes

as an example of someone trying to be controversial.

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Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

in the context of satire and its use to convey larger truths.

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Mentioned by

Judd Arnold

while discussing his investment strategies and the various sectors he covers.

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Mentioned by

Dan Ariely

as an example of satire when discussing his comedic response to a medical conference question.

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Mentioned by

Blindboyboatclub

as a classic example of satire in which the author suggests eating the children.

Mentioned by

Mary Harris

when discussing a piece she read after the election.

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Mentioned as an example of early trolling because people thought he was serious.

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Mentioned by

Robert Novy-Marx

as his finance version of Jonathan Swift's modest proposal.

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Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

and

Jonathan GPT Swift

as a satirical work criticizing British government's treatment of the Irish poor.

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Mentioned by

Walter Scheirer

as a famous example of satire and social critique.

Mentioned by Dennis Reichold as a basis for sliding doors metaphors.

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Mencionado por

Pedro Mexia

como exemplo do catálogo da editora Antigona, uma sátira sobre a fome na Irlanda.

Simplesmente estúpido

Simone Collins

mentions the book when talking about Malthusian situations and how it relates to the Irish population.

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