Princípy

Princípy is a term used in philosophical and speculative contexts to denote a codified set of guiding principles intended to organize normative reasoning and theory construction. The term is not tied to a single tradition and shows variability in scope and method.

The form with an accented i (princípy) appears in some writers to signal a distinct, self-contained system of principles rather than ordinary principles. It is often described as a project rather than a fixed doctrine.

Core concepts include foundational principles that aim to be clear, consistent, and justifiable; domain-specific principles for particular fields or problems; and a metatheoretical layer that governs how principles are selected, revised, or weighed against counter-evidence. Many accounts emphasize justification, coherence, and procedural fairness in updating the system.

The idea has appeared in speculative philosophy and in world-building contexts in fiction and game design since the early 2000s. Because there is no canonical text or authority, descriptions vary between authors.

In scholarly circles the concept is largely fringe and debated, with critiques focusing on potential vagueness or rigidity, and supporters arguing that it provides a transparent framework for evaluating normative claims.

Related topics include principle theory, normative ethics, deontic logic, and metaethics.