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