Teach the Principle — Il faut comprendre pourquoi, pas seulement quoi faire
How principles help knowledge survive changing contexts.
Rules depend on context
Principles survive change.
Move from What to Why
Explain the purpose behind practices.
Framework: Rule → Reason → Principle → Judgment → Independent Action
Use five layers.
Avoid vague principles
Give clear decision value.
Teach trade-offs
No principle is free.
Use decision examples
Teach judgment, not imitation.
Teach exceptions
Boundaries create maturity.
Test reasoning
Use new cases.
Use a principle card
Capture purpose, trade-offs, examples, and exceptions.
Conclusion
Rule → Reason → Principle → Judgment → Independent Action.