Enlightened Absolutism

Enlightened absolutism, also called Enlightened Despotism, is an ideology that believes the philosophical values of the Enlightenment Thought 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.

History
W.I.P.

Foundations
Enlightened Absolutism is based on both Enlightenment values and Platonian Noocracy. As such, it supports a wise absolute monarchy that enforces Enlightenment values. The enlightened despot also listens to the advice of the experts and implements evidence-based policy.

Personality
Very confident, enlightened absolutism will go out of its way to present himself as a savior and protector of his plebs - even as he goes apeshit the moment one of them tries to 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 on the flipside even in his helpful moments he can come off as condescending and paternalistic to those he wants to help.

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Friends

 * [[File:Abmon.png]] Absolute Monarchism - You taught me to keep the crown's 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 teaching these stupid barbarians a lesson or two on the benefits of following a civilized leader.
 * [[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 to get in his way to exert his will and he even has the honorary title of "Kingfisher"! Just put a crown on your head already and you will be perfect!
 * [[File:Scientocracy_Small.png]] Scientocracy - The absolute king must listen to intellectuals as long as they don't propose limiting his power.
 * [[File:Nooc.png]] Noocracy - I AM the Philosopher King you like so much. Plato's dream was achieved by me.
 * [[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?

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 make 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 Thought - 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 secretly transferring the power to the peasants?
 * [[File: Nrx.png]] Neoreactionaryism - We both want a leader to wield absolute power over the political system and support technological advancement, but for completely different reasons.
 * [[File:Imp.png]] Imperialism - I'm not an outspoken promoter of this, but I did engage in it occasionally if it meant helping my people. Nothing personal, I swear!
 * [[File:Franco-alt.png]] Francoism - He also likes the monarchy and merit, but why rule for life when you can give power to the king?
 * [[File:Neotech.png]] Technoliberalism - Wants pleb representation, but supports merit.

Enemies

 * [[File: Carlism.png]] Carlism - Why do you oppose the Enlightenment? Can't you see we can have 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 that is unable to provide to the common people!
 * [[File:Dem.png]] Democracy - The plebs are too stupid to be in charge of the kingdom's 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]] Reactionaryism - You have outlived your usefulness, long live the progressive monarchy.
 * [[File: Feud.png]] Feudalism - No idea why father left his land to an incompetent snob like you, your fiefdoms go bye-bye!
 * [[File:Cball-CSA.png]] Confederatism [[File:Cball-(VE)CSA.png]] - States overruling 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