central principle
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A key foundation for understanding why time seems to move in one direction is Boltzmann's H theorem, a central principle in statistical mechanics tied to the second law of thermodynamics.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
This central principle asks that we think more carefully about where we spend our money.
From National Geographic • Dec. 20, 2023
“Equity is the central principle around every decision Louisville Metro Government makes,” said Jessica Wethington, the office’s deputy director of communications.
From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2021
Although his conviction was subsequently overturned, a national survey of high school biology teachers conducted in 1939–1940 revealed that only about half were teaching evolution as a central principle of biology.
From Scientific American • Sep. 12, 2020
His central principle was “dualism”—the two powers of good and evil—the former of which was destined ultimately to conquer.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
