Principiengeleitete
Principiengeleitete is a term used to describe approaches, decisions, or policies that are guided by a defined set of core principles rather than by utilitarian calculations alone or ad hoc considerations. The word is formed from Prinzipien (principles) and geleitet (guided) and is employed in German-language discourse to emphasize normative alignment, consistency, and accountability through reference to enduring values such as human rights, fairness, autonomy, sustainability, and transparency.
In practice, principiengeleitete decision-making appears in various domains. In public administration and policy, it denotes processes
Implementation typically involves several elements: identifying a core set of guiding principles; establishing decision criteria and
Benefits of this approach include greater legitimacy, internal coherence across decisions, and improved accountability. Challenges arise
Related concepts include principled decision-making, value-based governance, and ethics-by-design. The term is used across ethics, governance,