Why were Enlightenment ideas never fully practiced by eighteenth-century rulers?
Answer (2)
Practicing those ideas meant a loss in the monarchs' power, which is something they would not like to happen
Eighteenth-century rulers did not fully adopt Enlightenment ideas due to fears of losing power, the dominance of absolutist beliefs, and concerns over revolutionary uprisings. While some enlightened despots implemented superficial reforms, true democratic principles often conflicted with their authority. The political tension between conservatism and emerging liberalism further complicated the acceptance of these ideas.
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