principle

Guiding rule or inevitable consequence of something, such as the laws observed in nature

EntityQ211364

Also known as rule

Subclass of: structure
, rule
Part of: morality
, ethics

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A principle may relate to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs or behavior or a chain of reasoning. They provide a guide for behavior or evaluation. A principle can make values explicit, so they are expressed in the form of rules and standards. Principles unpack values so they can be more easily operationalized in policy statements and actions.

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31 statements · 23% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations

Members / parts: universal law
pattern in nature
Partially coincident with: natural law
Different from: rule
Said to be the same as: credo
Studied by: philosophy
Characteristic of: nature
Hashtag: principle

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