# \#first-principles

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## [What are First Principles?](https://makermattdesign.com/t/what-are-first-principles/389)

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**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/what-are-first-principles/389 "2025-08-27T14:14:47Z")

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Definition of First Principles: First principles refer to the fundamental, foundational truths or assumptions that cannot be broken down further. They are the basic building blocks of reasoning, derived from direct obser…