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.
Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing. A principle is broadly âa rule of action or conductâ (His overriding principle is greed) or âa fundamental doctrine or tenetâ (Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages). The adjective principal has the general sense âchief, first, foremostâ: My principal objection is the cost of the project.