What is a principle?

Answer 1

A principle (not principal) is something, usually a rule or norm, that is part of the basis for something else. For example, the ethics of someone may be seen as a set of principles that the individual obeys. These principles form the basis for their ethics.

Principles may also be introduced as pedagogy: laying down basics in a topic, in order later to proceed to more detailed developments.

Identifying or defining a rule as a principle says that, for the purpose at hand, the principle will not be questioned or further derived. This is a convenient way of reducing the complexity of an argumentation.

Answer 2

A principle is a concept that is known independent of prior knowledge, it is known by assumption. For example, Euclid's postulates are assumed to be true without proof, because the definition of the concept is implicit. Logical proofs are drawn from assumptions, and proven to be derivable based on the assumption. Therefore, a principle is not known via the senses, but through thinking and reasoning. Otherwise known as A priori knowledge.

Answer 3

principle is also the total amout including interest. The formula is
P=IRT
principle=interest*rate*time

Answer 4

peson who runs and manages any educational institute.
haha joking..
principle is a scientific law used or shown in the working of something (oxford).

Answer 5

An accepted norm or law that is not enforcable but generally followed.

Answer 6

Something Conservatives don't know the meaning of.

Answer 7

A moral standard to live by.