Question

How were european rulers guided by Enlightenment thought

Answer 1

Enlightenment thinkers used logic and reason. The same thing could be applied to rulers. They used logic and reason in their leadership decisions.

Answer 2

Enlightened Despotism

Step-by-step explanation:

Most European rulers during the 18th Century were inspired by the Enlightened Despotism or also called Benevolent Despotism. It was a form of government which monarchs sought for social, legal and educational reforms, such reforms were inspired in the Enlightenment.

These are some of the most representative figures of the Enlightment Age: Frederick the Great, Peter the Great, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Catherine the Great, Maria Theresa, Joseph II (Holy Roman Emperor), Joseph II (Holy Roman Emperor), Leopold II (Holy Roman Emperor), Leopold II (Holy Roman Emperor) .