Question

That the remaining hundred thousand may, at a year old, be offered in sale to the persons of quality and fortune, through the kingdom, always advising the mother to let them suck plentifully in the last month, so as to render them plump, and fat for a good table. –“A Modest Proposal,” Jonathan Swift What false premise does Swift rely on to build his argument in this passage?
There are many impoverished children in Ireland.
The wealthy will be willing to buy and consume children.
Children will be cheap enough for people to buy.
Women should have more children in order to build Ireland’s workforce.

Answer 1

The false premise that Swift rely on to build his argument is the one that follows:

The wealthy will be willing to buy and consume children.

Comments: In order to show how absurd rationalism was getting in Ireland, Jonathan Swift makes fun of how the wealthy view the poor. "A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay whose goal is criticizing the Irish society of 1729, which was neglecting more traditional moral values and embracing rationalism with full force. Swift uses irony throughout the whole essay, and the false premise he picked is a good example of his ability to be outrageously shocking, as well as funny.

Answer 2

Answer:The wealthy will be willing to buy and consume children.