Keywords: civilization, hermeneutics, semiotics, nation, development, modernization, archetype formation, self-determination, socio-cultural transformation

The article systematically analyzes the definition of civilization as a cultural and historical process of formation of an independent, unique cultural and ideological type of thinking of a nation. At the same time, the concept of “independence” is analyzed as the only way to modernize the national identity of the Armenian people, who are the main bearers of the Armenian civilization.

Published: 2012, “Public Administration” scientific journal, Yerevan: “Tigran Mets” publishing house, N3, p. 171: ISSN 1829-0167