"Modern conception" refers to a contemporary or up-to-date understanding or idea. It describes the current way of thinking about something in comparison to earlier or traditional viewpoints.
As modern knowledge advances and hitherto insoluble problems are solved, a good deal of religion will be seen to be based on false premises, to be inadequate for modern conceptions of the universe, or to be little more than a collection of superstitious taboos. (religion-online.org)
DNA plays a central role in modern conceptions of identity, but as our understanding of genetic science improves, so too does our understanding of what makes us who we are. (science.howstuffworks.com)
Though American moviegoers didn't take to this film and many might find it falls short of complete satisfaction, there is no doubt plenty about Howl's worth admiring, whether you are well - versed in Miyazaki or simply open to something unusual as far as modern conceptions of animation go. (dvdizzy.com)