In two dimensions it begins with the study of configurations of points and lines.

Sorai thought that study of philosophy began with the study of language.

Most appropriately they began with the study of Genesis.

He began with the study of Latin, one of the great root languages, and hungrily acquired others.

Pilkey began his career with the study of abyssal plains on the deep sea floor.

He began his research career with the study of medieval Arab, especially Syrian, history.

His own research began with the study of high-altitude plants.

Metaphysics began with the study of the knowledge of God and the nature of a future world.

His musical career began with the study of piano and composition.

Scientific physical anthropology began in the 18th century with the study of racial classification.