kernprincipe

Kernprincipe (Dutch for "core principle") is a term used in Dutch-language writing to denote a central rule, principle, or assumption that underpins a system, theory, policy, or practice. It is not a fixed concept with a universal content; the specific kernprincipe depends on context and discipline.

Etymology: kernprincipe combines kern (core, kernel) and principe (principle). In Dutch, it is used as a label for the essential element or guiding idea that explains why a framework exists or how it should operate.

Usage: In philosophy and ethics, a kernprincipe may function as a normative anchor that guides reasoning and judgment. In law and public administration, it can specify the essential value or objective that frames rules and procedures. In science and engineering, it often identifies a fundamental assumption, constraint, or design goal.

Identification: Articulating a kernprincipe involves abstraction from concrete rules to the underlying aim or justification. It helps clarify priorities, enable comparison of alternatives, and communicate the core rationale to stakeholders.

Relation to related terms: The concept is related to, but distinct from, uitgangspunten (starting points), fundamentele principes (fundamental principles), or kernwaarde (core value). In practice, writers may specify one or more kernprincipes to anchor a discourse.

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