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Unit 3 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Topic 3.8
What distinguishes the enlightened absolutism of Frederick II of Prussia from traditional absolutism?
Neither traditional absolute monarchs nor Frederick considered any aspects of the Enlightenment in their rule.
Frederick incorporated Enlightenment ideas into his governance, while traditional absolutists ruled by divine right without such considerations.
Traditional absolutists were open to Enlightenment ideas, unlike Frederick II.
Both Frederick and traditional absolutist rulers fully embraced Enlightenment principles in their rule.
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