ARCHETYPES OF POWER

The article is focused on the author’s understanding of the phenomena that are the basis of the
ideological picture of the world of different social
group categories. The author presents the historical stage-by-stage development of the fundamental
ideas that are the essence of social identity and,
consequently, influence the legitimization of power
throughout the organized history of mankind and
in modern times. This understanding of archetypes
in political science is presented for the first time.
The article is built around the concept of “archetype” and expands its meaning to political and
ideological dimensions. Thus, using the methodology of categories of archetypes, the following forms
prevailing in the organized history of mankind were
identified: archetypes of the Sun, Church, Nation
and Law. Such forms can be a convenient methodology in conflictology, political science, and the
science of international relations. The presented
approach opens a new theoretical direction in
these sciences.