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An enlightened despot was a ruler who?
Supposedly an enlightened despot was a monarch who tried to adapt modern ideas into their rule. But, the term enlightened despot is highly contradictory because enlightened indicated modernization of ideas and change, whereas despot carries the denotation of clinging to tradition and the past. So, essentially the monarchs called themselves enlightened despots to gain public appeal, but they were not enlightened despots- it's impossible to be one. That's be like being a carnivorous vegetarian; laughably impossible.
How accurately does the term enlightened despot describe Cathrine the great?
Catherine the Great was known as an "Enlightened Despot," because she reigned during the Age of the Enlightenment when she and other monarchs like her such as Frederick the Great and Joseph II, began to understand the concepts of reason, natural law and other ideas being developed at the time by various philosophers. Most importantly, the "enlightened despot" realized that even though she or he had monarchic powers, they had an obligation to use those powers for the good of their subjects rather than just for themselves.
Why were rulers in the 18th century Europe known as enlightened despots?
Because although they were rulers with alsmost unlimited power (hence 'despots') they had been influenced by the ideas of the Engightment and generally used that power for the well-being of their subjects.
How was Charles III an enlightened despot?
he had many ideas that dealt with the enlightenment some of them being religious tolerance- he weakened the influence of the Church, got rid of the Jesuits and reduced the influence of the Inquisition he also created land ownership for the poor
Why were the philosophers interested in sharing their beliefs with European rulers?
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Why were several rulers in the 18th century Europe known as enlightened despots?
Because although they were rulers with alsmost unlimited power (hence 'despots') they had been influenced by the ideas of the Engightment and generally used that power for the well-being of their subjects.
Why are enlightened beings a threat to darkness?
Enlightened beings are a threat only to themselves because believing anyone to be enlightened is a kind of sickness, believing one's self to be enlightened is pure madness, there never was nor will therer ever be an enlightened being.
How do use enlightened in a sentence?
She is enlightened about the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices in promoting overall well-being.
Why did guru nanak disappear for 3 days?
he was being enlightened
Type of monarch was Frederick the great?
Frederick the Great (1712-1786)or Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740-1786. Frederick was famous for modernizing Prussia, religious tolerance, and being an advocate of the Enlightenment
What is gnosism?
Gnosis or gnosism is having, basically, the knowledge of an enlightened being such as the Buddha.
Why were enlightenment ideal never fully practiced by eighteenth century rulers?
Three of the 18th century rulers seemed to be interested in enlightened reforms. However all three monarchs (Catherine the Great, Maria Theresa, and Frederick the Great) seemed to only like to talk about these reforms. Then there was one ruler who attempted to make enlightened reforms, however Joseph III's reform plan was a complete failure. The rulers were aiming towards expanding their own territories and the well being of their own state, therefore this might have called for a war between two states, such as, Prussia and Austria. Therefore, a state would be investing more in the army rather than in the educational system, collecting more taxes to wage war and gain more power. Although enlightened reforms condemned wars as a foolish act, the monarch of the 18th led costly battles against each other. The rulers were governed by their own selfish and self-interest desires, which were practically to gain more power and prestige.
