principled thinking
[PRIN-suh-puhld THING-king]
noun phrase
pensamento baseado em princípios
1. A method of reasoning and decision-making guided by fundamental moral, ethical, or logical principles rather than expediency, emotion, or self-interest
Her principled thinking on environmental issues led her to refuse the lucrative contract with the polluting factory.
Seu pensamento baseado em princípios sobre questões ambientais a levou a recusar o contrato lucrativo com a fábrica poluente.
2. The practice of adhering to a consistent set of values and standards when analyzing problems or making choices
Principled thinking requires evaluating situations based on core values rather than changing positions based on circumstances.
O pensamento baseado em princípios exige avaliar situações com base em valores essenciais em vez de mudar de posição conforme as circunstâncias.
3. Intellectual honesty and integrity in forming opinions and arguments
The judge demonstrated principled thinking by ruling against a powerful corporation when the law was clearly on the defendant's side.
O juiz demonstrou pensamento baseado em princípios ao sentenciar contra uma corporação poderosa quando a lei estava claramente do lado do réu.
In American corporate and academic culture, 'principled thinking' is highly valued and associated with leadership and trustworthiness. In Brazilian culture, while respected, it's sometimes balanced against pragmatism and relationship-building (jogo de cintura). In both cultures, the phrase is increasingly used in business ethics training and professional development contexts.
NYC Slang
keeping it real with your values
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