Question

to what extent did \enlightened absolutist\ rulers implement enlightenment ideas in their stat
most undertook reforms to ensure the rights of commoners were protected.
most paid lip service to enlightenment ideas without putting them into practice.
most focused on ending social inequality while limiting political reform.

Explanation:

Enlightened absolutist rulers were monarchs who were influenced by Enlightenment ideas. However, their primary goal was still to maintain their own power and authority. While they may have made some reforms, such as improving education or legal systems, these reforms were often limited and did not fundamentally challenge the existing social and political order. They did not fully implement Enlightenment ideas such as equality, liberty, and democracy. Instead, they used Enlightenment ideas as a means to strengthen their own rule. For example, they might have promoted education to create a more skilled workforce for their industries, but they did not give up their absolute power. They also did not truly protect the rights of commoners in a comprehensive way. Social inequality was still prevalent as the nobility and the monarchy retained their privileges. Political reform was also limited as they were not willing to share power. So, they mainly paid lip - service to Enlightenment ideas without full implementation.

Answer:

Most paid lip service to Enlightenment ideas without putting them into practice.