The classical approach is well-illustrated by Euclid's Elements, where a list of postulates is given (common-sensical geometric facts drawn from our experience), followed by a list of "common notions" (very basic, self-evident assertions).
The classical approach is well-illustrated by Euclid's Elements where a list of postulates is given (common-sensical geometric facts drawn from our experience) followed by a list of "common notions" (very basic self-evident assertions)