By Dr. A.J. Drenth INTJs and INTPs exhibit many similarities. Both types are deeply skeptical, philosophical, and penetrating in their thinking. Whatever their similarities, however, INTJs and INTPs differ in significant ways, especially in their epistemology. For amateur typologists, the differences between these two types may be felt intuitively, while remaining difficult to explain rationally. [...]
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Exploring INTPs’ & ISTPs’ Inferior Function: Extraverted Feeling (Fe)
Personal growth for both INTPs and ISTPs involves a reconciliation of their dominant function, Introverted Thinking (Ti ), with their inferior function, Extraverted Feeling (Fe). Having fatigued of the emotional rollercoaster of Phase II of their type development, ITPs strive to become more aware of and conversant with the “other half” of themselves, that is, [...]
INTPs: Finding a Niche Career or Interest Area
by Dr. A.J. Drenth. INTPs, wittingly or not, are in many ways perfectionists and idealists when it comes to truth. In previous posts, I have argued that seeking convergent truth is extremely important for INTPs. Since the INTP’s primary desire is to discover and articulate truth, those who succumb to absolute relativism or cynicism can [...]
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Understanding Extraverted Intuition (Ne) in INTPs & INFPs
Dr. A.J. Drenth Extraverted Intuition (Ne) is the auxiliary function of INFPs and INTPs. In this post, we will explore its nature and manifestations as related to the INP personality types. Since Intuition is a Perceiving function and Ne is extraverted in its direction, an overarching purpose of Ne involves acquiring information from the outside [...]
How INTPs & INFPs Can use Extraverted Intuition (Ne) to Cultivate More Meaningful Lives
Many INTPs and INFPs report an overall sense of dissatisfaction with their lives. This can lead them to adopt a pessimistic or cynical outlook, one in which the world appears bleak and sapped of meaning. In this post, I will explore how INPs can use their Extraverted Intuition (Ne) to open up opportunities for greater [...]
