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| − | A '''demagogue''' (from the Greek ''dêm(os)'', people, + ''agōgós'', leading)is a public speaker who is able to sway an [[audience]] into ignoble thoughts and actions. This is accomplished by manipulating the emotions, prejudices, and passions of listeners. Demagogues frequently employ [[deceit]] in their [[rhetoric]]. | + | A '''demagogue''' (from the Greek ''dêm(os)'', people, + ''agōgós'', leading) is a public speaker who is able to sway an [[audience]] into ignoble thoughts and actions. This is accomplished by manipulating the emotions, prejudices, and passions of listeners. Demagogues frequently employ [[deceit]] in their [[rhetoric]]. |
Demagogues with an evil [[charisma]] are epitomised by [[Adolf Hitler]]. | Demagogues with an evil [[charisma]] are epitomised by [[Adolf Hitler]]. | ||
[[Category:Sin]] | [[Category:Sin]] | ||
Revision as of 18:18, September 6, 2008
A demagogue (from the Greek dêm(os), people, + agōgós, leading) is a public speaker who is able to sway an audience into ignoble thoughts and actions. This is accomplished by manipulating the emotions, prejudices, and passions of listeners. Demagogues frequently employ deceit in their rhetoric.
Demagogues with an evil charisma are epitomised by Adolf Hitler.
