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.
principles, a personal or specific basis of conduct or management: to adhere to one's principles; a kindergarten run on modern principles. 5. guiding sense of the requirements and obligations of right conduct: a person of principle.