For Absolutism we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Ethics, Global History, Political and Science And Religion.

Absolutism (Ethics)

The belief that there is one and only one truth; those who espouse absolutism usually also believe that they know what this absolute truth is In ethics, absolutism is usually contrasted to relativism.

Absolutism (Global History)

The theory popular in France and other early modern European monarchies that royal power should be free of constitutional checks. (p. 452)

Absolutism (Political)

Theory of absolute government. Power can be vested in an individual (as a dictator), an office (as a monarchy), a party, or a government administration. The government is not restricted legally by any other government agency. Thus absolute government can lead to absolute power vested in one individual-e.g., a dictatorship.

Absolutism (Science And Religion)

An absolute doctrine, principle, or opinion ( p. 81)

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