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First of all, that's a very vague question to answer as there has been accounts of the concept, absolutism, all through history, but there were three centuries that scholars narrow their focus and study to, and that is, The Age of Absolutism. The Age of Absolutism is historically considered to be between the 1500-1800s, the height being during the European Renaissance, exemplified by Louis XIV (the most flamboyant, yet progressively artistic despot, arguably) and the low point of absolute authority by a single individual was, in my opinion, when we defeated the British during the Revolutionary War and opened up the eyes of the commoners, who were harvesting a deep resentment of British Absolutism on both sides. Americans wanted to be free, and the British citizens were against the war due to a plethora of reasons, spearheaded by increased senseless taxes to support a more senseless war, as well as an increasingly maddening King, which is never a good thing. Obviously there have been other times in history prior to 1500 where absolutism was the ruling force, but those three centuries are considered the zenith of absolutism. Ultimately, absolutism fell out of favor and lost support amidst the French Revolution, which promoted ideas of sovereignty which became extremely popular becoming known as....well...., Popular Sovereignty.
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What form of government was most effective democracy or absolutism for the 17th and 18th centuries?
Considering that there were no democracies for the entire 17th century and all but the last two decades of the 18th century, but there were absolutist states during those periods, absolutism wins by default.
What is the monarchical rule by enlightenment principles?
Enlightened Absolutism
How did the Age of Absolutism get its name?
It seems to have originated with BMB Beloff in "Age of Absolutism" paper in 1966.
How Plato justify absolutism?
his perversion of idealism is his absolutism,, when any one tries to enforce his ideals he becomes absolutist......... the dollowing points will show absolutism in Plato's political philosophical; absolutism in his concept of justice, in concept of philosopher ruler, absolutism in his concept of communism of spouse and property, in ideal state which was not practically possible and in his concept of state controled education.
How did absolutism differ between Western and Eastern Europe?
In western Europe absolutism was enforced as opposed to Eastern Europe where there was some form of absolutism but not to a full extent it was leaning more towards serfdom.
What Moral absolutism deny?
Moral Absolutism denies that Cultural Norms and Customs define morally right behavior.
What ideas opposed absolutism?
Absolutism is opposed to moral relativism, that denies the existence of universally applicable moral principles.
What idea were porposed by montesquieu and Locke that contradicted absolutism?
Monarchs In Europe believed in the divine right of kings and absolutism.
How did divine right encourage absolutism?
Divine right excused absolutism beliefs and behaviors. study island is dumb ( :
What Austrian dynasty established absolutism and ruled the holy roman empire in the 1600's?
austrian dynasty that established absolutism
What were European rulers attempting to do the age of absolutism?
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
What were European attempting to do during the age of absolutism?
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
