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   first principles

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   • 1. the fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based: "I think we have to start again and go right back to first principles"

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   What is first principles thinking?

   • "First principles thinking" consists of decomposing things down to the fundamental axioms in the given arena, before reasoning up by asking which ones are relevant to the question at hand, then cross referencing conclusions based on chosen axioms and making sure conclusions do not violate any fundamental laws.

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   What is a first principle?

   • Their knowledge is so fragile! Richard Feynman A first principle is a foundational proposition or assumption that stands alone. We cannot deduce first principles from any other proposition or assumption. Aristotle, writing on first principles, said:

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   What is a first principle in mathematics?

   • A first principle is a basic, foundational, self-evident proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. In mathematics and logic, a first principle is an axiom that cannot be deduced from any other within that system. An axiom is a statement that is taken to be true.

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   What are first principles in philosophy?

   • In philosophy "first principles" are from first cause attitudes commonly referred to as a priori terms and arguments, which are contrasted to a posteriori terms, reasoning or arguments, in that the former are simply assumed and exist prior to the reasoning process and the latter are deduced or inferred after the initial reasoning process.

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   In philosophy and science, a first principle is a basic proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. First principles in philosophy are from first cause attitudes and taught by Aristotelians, and nuanced versions of first principles are referred to as postulates by Kantians.

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   Learn how to reason from first principles, the foundational propositions or assumptions that stand alone and allow you to see the world as it is and what is possible. See examples from philosophy, sports, business, and more.

5. jamesclear.com › first-prinFirst Principles: Elon Musk on the Power of Thinking for Yourself

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   Learn how to use first principles thinking to break down complicated problems and generate original solutions. See examples from Elon Musk, Johannes Gutenberg, and Aristotle.

   • A first principle is a basic assumption that cannot be deduced any further. Over two thousand years ago, Aristotle defined a first principle as “th...
   • The snowmobile example also highlights another hallmark of first principles thinking, which is the combination of ideas from seemingly unrelated fi...
   • First principles thinking can be easy to describe, but quite difficult to practice. One of the primary obstacles to first principles thinking is ou...
   • The human tendency for imitation is a common roadblock to first principles thinking. When most people envision the future, they project the current...
   • Ironically, perhaps the best way to develop cutting-edge ideas is to start by breaking things down to the fundamentals. Even if you aren't trying t...

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   To simplify things, we can think of first principles as self evident truths or origins that serve as the core of knowledge and understanding.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › first-principlesFIRST PRINCIPLES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of first principles as the basic and most important reasons for doing or believing something. See how to use this phrase in different contexts and domains with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Learn how to apply First Principles Thinking, a method of problem solving that breaks down complex ideas into their fundamental components. Discover the origins, benefits, process and challenges of this approach, and see examples from philosophy, science and business.

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   Feb 10, 2019 · A first principle is a basic, foundational, self-evident proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. In mathematics and logic, a first principle is an axiom that cannot be deduced from any other within that system. An axiom is a statement that is taken to be true.