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.
principle - a basic truth or law or assumption; the principles of democracy. natural law, law - a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. dictate - a guiding principle; the dictates of reason.