Principle
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:''For the term in chemistry, see [[principle (chemistry)]].''
:''Not to be confused with [[principal]].''
A '''principle''' is an [[abstract object]] which signifies a point (or points) of probability on a subject (e.g., the principle of creativity), which allows for the formation of [[wiktionary:rule|rule]] or [[norm (philosophy)|norm]] or law by (human) interpretation of the phenomena (events) that can be created. The rules, norms and laws depend on and co-create a particular context to formulate. A principle is the underlying part (or spirit) of the basis for an evolutionary normative or formative development, which is the object of subjective experience and/or interpretation. For example, the [[ethics]] of someone may be seen as a set of principles that the individual obeys in the form of rules, as guidance or law. These principles thus form the basis for such ethics.
Reducing a rule to its principle says that, for the purpose at hand, the principle will not / cannot be questioned or further derived (unless you create new rules). This is a convenient way of reducing the complexity of an argumentation.
The point of principle allows to create all probable versions under its subjective theme, as its reality creation/evolvement under that subject is open-ended and unpredictable relying on choice and option. Rules and laws capture a consensus that certain actions and events will occur under a principle (or a combination of principles).
A principled view for example, implies that an individual has a firm understanding of the underlying principle(s) of events and the rules and laws which govern them inherently and according to our consensus.
==See also==
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*[[Principled approach]]
*[[Law (principle)]]
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