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European Rulers and Philosophes Relationships During Enlightenment
Discuss the relationships of the rulers of European nations and Philosophes during the Enlightenment and their results.
One of the more curious developments of the Enlightenment was the relationship between some of the rulers of European nations (the “Enlightened Despots”) and several of the Philosophes. To some observers, the practices of many European monarchs were not in keeping with the values of the Enlightenment. In what ways were the goals of the Philosophes and those of the Enlightened Despots at odds with one another? Assess the consequences of these relationships and their respective conflicts.