When I first started writing and was asked to choose a name for this column, I decided on “First Principles.” The New Oxford American Dictionary defines first principles as, “the fundamental concepts ...

The fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based. – Oxford Languages First principle reasoning breaks down complex problems into their most basic, foundational ...

First principles thinking is a method of problem-solving that involves breaking down complex issues into their most basic and fundamental parts. Originating from ancient Greek philosophy and ...

“And we can do it all by starting from first principles–questioning our assumptions and building something new from the ground up.” Let’s focus on two words: First principles. The concept of ...