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enlightened despotism, form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment. Among the most prominent enlightened despots were Frederick II (the Great), Peter I (the Great), Catherine II (the Great), Maria Theresa, Joseph II, and Leopold II.
Enlightened absolutists held that royal power emanated not from divine right but from a social contract whereby a despot was entrusted with the power to govern through a social contract in lieu of any other governments. The monarchs of enlightened absolutism strengthened their authority by improving the lives of their subjects.
Learning Objective. Define enlightened despotism and provide examples. Key Points. Enlightened despots held that royal power emanated not from divine right but from a social contract whereby a despot was entrusted with the power to govern in lieu of any other governments.
An Enlightened Despot is a monarch who embraces the principles of the Enlightenment by implementing reforms aimed at improving society, while still maintaining absolute power.
21 lis 2023 · Enlightened despotism, or enlightened absolutism, is a political concept that merges the political structure of the absolute monarchy with values tied to the Enlightenment period of 18th...
Enlightened despotism refers to a form of absolute monarchy in which a ruler adopts Enlightenment principles to strengthen their power while implementing reforms aimed at improving the lives of their subjects.
Enlightened despotism refers to a form of absolute monarchy in which a ruler uses their power to implement reforms inspired by the Enlightenment, promoting rationality, progress, and social welfare.
