What Is "Enlightened Absolutism" and How "Enlightened" Was Enlightened Absolutism

question 88

Essay

What is "enlightened absolutism" and how "enlightened" was enlightened absolutism as it was manifested in eighteenth-century Europe? Cite the policies of specific rulers as examples to support your viewpoint.

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Definitions:

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people or things that are not based on reason or actual experience.

Language

A system of communication using sounds, symbols, or gestures by which individuals express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Stress

The physical or mental response to an external cause, such as pressure, challenge, or demand.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.