classical conception

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an idea based on classical (e.g., Greek or Roman) principles

conceptionADJECTIVE + NOUN (idea/understanding)

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classical

Examples (10)

  • The classical conception of beauty emphasizes harmony and proportion.
  • Plato's philosophy is central to the classical conception of justice.
  • Modern physics has moved far beyond the classical conception of the atom.
  • The book challenges the classical conception of democracy as developed in ancient Athens.
  • His architectural designs reflect a classical conception of space and form.
  • This classical conception of heroism is often explored in epic poetry.
  • Many legal systems are still influenced by the classical conception of natural law.
  • Do you think the classical conception of virtue is still relevant today?
  • The curriculum was based on a classical conception of education, focusing on rhetoric and logic.
  • Her feminist critique deconstructs the classical conception of the female form in art history.