Sentence examples for modern conceptions from inspiring English sources

French thinkers have been especially influential in shaping modern conceptions of citizenship – notably the revolution's concept of civic patriotism (based on adhesion to common values rather than ethnicity), the notion of the general interest, and the vision of the state's enabling and enlightening power, embodied in the holistic philosophy of Jacobinism.

She had never worked with Mr. Flimm -- also known for boldly modern conceptions -- whose new production of Wagner's "Ring" at Bayreuth this summer was generally praised.

"We believe the EU regulatory system is badly out of date and has not kept up with modern conceptions in cancer research," said Ashworth.

In his most significant works, he offered a brilliantly colored vision of how 18th- and early-19th-century common people were affected by, reacted to and ultimately organized themselves against modern conceptions of property, and the rise of industrial capitalism.

These aspects of the Jewish historian's work have dropped away, partly under the pressure of modern conceptions of scholarly detachment, and partly thanks to a greater confidence in the right of Jews to have their story told.

Drawing on a lifetime of research, Bloch analyzed medieval ideas and institutions within the context of the intricate feudal bond, which laid the groundwork for the modern conceptions of freedom and political responsibility.

In modernity, nevertheless, death is "infertile," self-contained, inconsequential; our modern conception of death does not point to anything beyond it.

Islam has failed to formulate a modern conception of politics capable of dealing with the West.

The little enclosed space right outside the doorway devoted to herbs is a modern conception".

Away from politics he has written a variety of books, including one called "Christianity, a Modern Conception".

That is a clear fantasy story, something that exists only in the modern conception of racial politics.