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.
Full Definition of PRINCIPLE. 1. a: a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption b (1) : a rule or code of conduct c: the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device. 2. : a primary source: origin. 3.