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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 | + | Demagogues with an evil [[charisma]] are epitomized historically by [[Adolf Hitler]]; [[Barack Obama]] is a contemporary example. |
[[Category:Sin]] | [[Category:Sin]] | ||
Revision as of 07:53, July 17, 2010
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 epitomized historically by Adolf Hitler; Barack Obama is a contemporary example.