Sphenic Demagogues

First Appearance and Context

The phrase is introduced as a hypothetical warning attributed to Thelenes, cautioning a novice not to be seduced by proponents aligned with Sphenic thought. It appears in a discussion contrasting the idea that beauty has an objective character with claims that reduce it to mere opinion.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

“Sphenic Demagogues” is presented as a collective label rather than a formal order. It denotes persuasive advocates connected to Sphenic thought and is used pejoratively in the context of cautioning fids against rhetorical seduction.

Relationships

• Conceptually linked to Sphenic thought as the doctrinal backdrop associated with the label.
• The warning is framed as something Thelenes might give to a novice, invoking his role as a rigorous dialectician who counters such persuasion.

Descriptions/Characteristics

The term emphasizes demagogy—emotional or crowd‑pleasing appeal—rather than careful, cooperative dialog. No specific membership, hierarchy, or iconography is described.

Current Status/Location

Only the label is attested; no organization, structure, or active community is described in the available material.