1. Essentially, it's a matter of principle.; It's a fundamental question.
1. Essentially, it's a matter of principle.; It's a fundamental question.
1. going back to the beginning (in a discussion, argument, etc.); returning to the fundamental points (of the issue at hand)
1. Originally; Based on first principles
1. It's not a matter of first principles.; It's not about getting to the root of the problem.
1. It's not a fundamental discussion.; It's not getting to the root of the matter.
1. Wasn't a fundamental discussion.; Wasn't about basic principles.
1. It wasn't a fundamental discussion.; It wasn't about principles.
1. Not a matter of first principles.; Not getting into fundamentals.
1. If we're talking about first principles; If we're getting into fundamental discussions
1. It is not a fundamental discussion.; It's not a matter of first principles.