The 8 Types
Each of the 8 types is classified according to the way in which they utilise the epistemic functions. Although the use of such functions can definitely imply other thing about a subject's personality, such implications are secondary. Likewise, the archetype attributed to each type may seem confusing. It is, however, important to note that the primary goal of ETI is to represent the different ways in which people find and assess knowledge. Therefore, the wider implications represented in the descriptions may appear generic or vague. You can find out more about the inner workings of epistemic typology here.
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Aspiration: sage
Conscience: hedonist
Unconscious: gambler
This type seeks to solve problems and fix what is broken rather than protect what is good. They learn how to do this by aspiring to be like the sage and find role-models in their teachers. Their conscience archetype is the hedonist. They tend to worry that they are over-indulging in sensory pleasures. Unconsciously, they fear that they are risking too much and that they are the gambler. To fix things and heal things, they must go into dangerous and stressful environments. This may be considered reckless or risky. Confronting this fear can make them more effective and efficient healers.
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Aspiration: seeker
Conscience: warrior
Unconscious: provocateur
This type is concerned with protecting all that is good and just in the world. They seek to do this rather than fix what is already broken. Their aspiration is the seeker who, by leaving their post, can discover more good and protect that too. They tend to worry about cutting things off before they have given them a second chance. They struggle with black and white thinking because the warrior archetype resides over their conscience. Unconsciously, they fear that everything they’re trying to protect is already broken or evil and that they are actually the provocateur. Confronting this fear can make them more loyal and steadfast guardians.
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Aspiration: guardian
Conscience: provocateur
Unconscious: warrior
This type seeks to explore the world and bring home a sense of hope and beauty. They aspire to be the guardian of such beauty and will cling strongly to the feelings, trinkets and teachings that they find on their journeys. The conscience is the provocateur. They worry that their curiosity may cause them to justify that which is ugly or evil beneath the surface. The unconscious is the warrior. Just as they explore to find what is good, they leave behind that which is bad. It is easy for them to forget others and essentially rid them from their world if they no longer meet their standards. This makes them afraid of leaving or destroying everything that means something to them. Confronting this fear provides them with the freedom they need to explore.
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Aspiration: healer
Conscience: gambler
Unconscious: hedonist
This type seeks to bring their contemplations and inner wisdom to the world. They aspire to be healers and wish to share knowledge that brings personal growth and joy. Their conscience is that of the gambler. They fear that a lack of foresight and empathy may make all they have to teach others ineffective or detrimental in the grand scheme of things. They consider the communication of knowledge to be a risk for this reason. Their unconscious is the hedonist. They fear that, rather than being sincere teachers, they simply wish to seize power, wealth and all the pleasures that come with that. Confronting this fear makes them doubt themselves less.
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Aspiration: hedonist
Conscience: sage
Unconscious: guardian
This type seeks the thrill of the chase. They want to go all in and feel the intense feelings of elation and pride that come with getting what they were striving for. Their aspiration is that of the hedonist. They want to be able to finally sit comfortably with their winnings without always wanting more. They justify themselves as sages and teachers. They feel that they bring everyone else up to speed by being more competitive than their peers. Unconsciously, they act as healers and, through their efforts, knock down barriers and bring equilibrium to the world. Such is the case for those who value a challenge more than what they earn from it. They tend to give freely and be generous.
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Aspiration: warrior
Conscience: seeker
Unconscious: guardian
This type is quick to justify that which is considered worthless, evil or ugly. Oftentimes they see the beauty and revel in such things. They aspire to be warriors, battling with the judgemental hypocrisies of moralists and antiquated world views of those who are overly conservative. They seek that chaos. They justify themselves as seekers, exploring the world and finding all the beauty they can, even in places where it’s hard to see. Unconsciously, they act as guardians. They are a voice and a protector for that which is considered repugnant or disagreeable.
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Aspiration: gambler
Conscience: healer
Unconscious: sage
This type seeks to enjoy all the pleasures that life has to offer. They want to feel good and happy above all else. Their aspiration is the gambler who may risk what they have to gain greater pleasures later on. They justify themselves as healers, seeking and providing the rest, comfort and pleasure required to recover and relax in such a harsh and painful world. Unconsciously, they are sages. They teach that, every once in a while, it is important to stop and smell the roses. Enjoying what beauty and pleasure exists in this world makes us grateful and happy according to their teaching.
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Aspiration: provocateur
Conscience: guardian
Unconscious: seeker
This type knows what they like and has little time for anything else. They know what they want, take it and keep it at all costs. Their aspiration is the provocateur and they wish to open their minds to more than what they already know is worth something to them. They justify themselves as guardians, striving to protect the things that they worked hard to achieve. Unconsciously, they are seekers. They are relentless and enduring in their search for the things they value most.
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