The reason why we speak of 'classical reception studies' today - rather than, for example, 'classical memory studies' or 'classical heritage studies' -lies in the twofold opportunity of adopting an existing concept in classical studies and the theoretical humanities at once.
Synonyms for Principle: effectual, essential, helpful, instrumental, useful, valuable. belief, certitude, conviction, credence, creed, doctrine, dogma, faith, idea, opinion, philosophy, postulate, tenet, thought, trust, view.
A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. See Synonyms at saying. [Middle English maxime, from Old French, from Medieval Latin maxima, from maxima (prÅpositiÅ), greatest (premise), feminine of Latin maximus, greatest; see meg- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]