Enlightened Absolutism

Enlightened absolutism, also called Enlightened Despotism, is an ideology that believes the philosophical values of the Enlightenment should be enforced through an  Absolute Monarchy. enlightened absolutism can be summarised with the quote "Everything for the people, nothing by the people". Famous enlightened despots include Frederick the Great of Prussia, Napoleon Bonaparte of France, Joseph II of the Holy Roman Empire, and Catherine the Great of Russia.

Otto Von Bismark, Prussian general and Iron Chancellor of Germany, supported a benevolent absolute monarchy, as well, but he was significantly more economically left-wing and culturally right-wing (and in some cases, culturally reactionary) than most other enlightened absolutists. Bismarck also favored more power for the chancellor, believing that the monarch should not have TOO much power!

History
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Foundations
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Personality
Very confident, enlightened absolutism will go out of it's way to present himself as a savior and protector of his plebs - even as he goes apeshit the moment one of them tries reduce his absolute power. Can be genuinely well-meaning even in his narcissistic moments, and in many ways act like Autocracy if he actually stopped looking at a mirror for more than 5 seconds each time, though in the flipside even in his helpful moments he can come off as abusive and/or an asshole towards those he wants to help.

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Friends

 * [[File:Abmon.png]] Absolute Monarchism - You taught me to keep the crowns power strong in order to govern more efficiently.
 * [[File: Bonaparte.png]] Bonapartism - One of the very first Enlightened Monarchs.
 * [[File:Caesar.png]] Caesarism - Hey there ancestor! Good job in shutting down these senators blocking your reforms and providing these stupid barbarians a lesson or two on the benefits of following a civilized leader. I may also have copied your homework on sexual affairs.
 * [[File:Monsoc.png]] Monarcho-Socialism - I'm skeptical about these leftist economic policies, but we seem to be fully compatible with each other, in spite of what father says.
 * [[File:Socauth.png]] Social Authoritarianism - The best the republican system can get!
 * [[File:Long.png]] Longism - He follows similar ideas in not allowing petty politics and corruption get on his way to exert his will and he even has the the honorary title of "Kingfisher"! Just put a crown on your head already and you will be perfect!
 * [[File:Nooc.png]] Noocracy and [[File:Scientocracy_Small.png]] Scientocracy - The absolute king must be wise and listen to intellectuals As long as they don't propose limiting his power.
 * [[File:Merit.png]] Meritocracy - A skilled and talented king shall do a better job at running his kingdom than a thousand other plebs! Wait, what do you mean being a king doesn't mean i'm necessarily smart?
 * [[File: Progconf.png]] Progressive Conservatism - With this, i can uphold both enlightened values and maintain the old power structure granted by my divine right of kings!

Mixed

 * [[File:Mladorossi.png]] Mladorossism - You are like my socialist buddy above, but much weirder and wacky. What the hell are you even meant to be? And your fascist leanings makes me fear you aren't too enthusiastic for the pleb's freedoms i'm meant to hold up.
 * [[File:Conmon.png]] Constitutional Monarchism - Brother, i'm all for upholding the pleb's rights and listening to their problems, but do you really need to give them a place in your government? You already do your job so well without them messing with you!
 * [[File:Monkeyzz-Enlightenment.png]] Enlightenment - FATHER I'M FOLLOWING YOUR IDEALS WHY WON'T YOU LOVE ME?
 * [[File:Matmon.png]] Matriarchal Monarchism - Of course we can have an enlightened queen my sister, but why must it be always a queen?
 * [[File:Anmona.png]] Anarcho-Monarchism - From a technical viewpoint you have some similarities to me, but i still have no idea how you work. Also, anarchism? Are you sure you aren't just planning on secretely transfering the power to the peasants?
 * [[File:Bism.png]] Bismarckism - I like your support of monarchy and modern welfare state, but please give more power to the kaiser.
 * [[File: Nrx.png]] Dark Enlightenment - We both want a leader to wield absolute power over the political system, but for completely different reasons.
 * [[File: Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - You're ok for a republican, but [[File:Long.png]]he's still better.
 * [[File:Constitution.png]] Constitutionalism - Ah, the basis of my government's policies! Which i may have stopped reading after the third sentence.
 * [[File:Imp.png]] Imperialism - I'm not an outspoken promoter of this, but i did engage in it ocasionally if it meant helping my people. Nothing personal, i swear!
 * [[File:Franco.png]] Francoism - He also likes the monarchy and merit, but why rule for life when you can give power to the king?

Enemies

 * [[File: Carlism.png]] Carlism - Why do you oppose the Enlightenment? Can't you see we can have both an absolute king in charge of the government while listening to these so-useful tips these enlightened philosophers gave to me? Why do you hate me?
 * [[File:Republicanismpix.png]] Republicanism - A weak system who is unable to provide to the common people!
 * [[File:Dem.png]] Democracy - The plebs are too stupid to be in charge of the kingdoms policies!
 * [[File:Jacobin.png]] Jacobinism - See? This is why the plebs shouldn't be in charge!
 * [[File:Antifa.png]] Anti-Fascism - Aren't you just the modern version of Jacobinism?
 * [[File:Cermon.png]] Ceremonial Monarchism - Lazy, quasi-republican "monarchist".
 * [[File:React.png]] Reactionary - You have outlived your usefulness, long live the progressive monarchy.
 * [[File: Feud.png]] Feudalism - No idea why father left his land to a incompetent snob like you, your fiefdoms go bye bye!
 * [[File:Confed.png]] Confederalism - States overuling the government? Republican? Pro-Slavery Reactionary? We'll see about that!
 * [[File:Khom.png]] Khomeinism - I told you republicans are outdated.

Wikipedia

 * Enlightened absolutism
 * List of enlightened despots