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.
Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  Principle(noun) beginning; commencement. 2  Principle(noun) a source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause. 3  Principle(noun) an original faculty or endowment.