Question

what were according to Gulliver the principal merits of the Houyhnhnm?

Answer 1

Houyhnhnms live simple lives wholly devoted to reason. They speak clearly, they act justly, and they have simple laws. They are untroubled by greed, politics and lust. They live a life of just, serenity and peace. Their society is perfect. They have no concept of evil. The only evil word for them is "Yahoo".They are super sensual and depraved. In between this Gulliver is extremes.

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