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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.
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.
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.
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.
21 lis 2023 · An enlightened despot, also known as benevolent despot, is a ruler with absolute power (a despot) who embraces Enlightenment ideals, such as the rights and liberties of individuals, and...
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.
The eighteenth century witnessed a number of wars that, in contrast to those of the previous century, were financed entirely by governments rather than largely by warlord-entrepreneurs who had extracted much of their costs from civilian populations through forced contributions and looting.
