The 146 Tritype® and its variations (146, 164, 416, 461, 641, and 614), collectively known as The Philosopher, share a focus on ethics, emotional depth, and security. However, the order of dominance among the types (1, 4, and 6) creates distinct differences in how these traits are expressed. Here’s a breakdown of each variation:
146: Core Type 1 (The Ethical Philosopher)
- Primary Focus: Being ethical, responsible, and doing things “right.”
- Secondary Influence: Emotional depth and authenticity (Type 4).
- Tertiary Influence: Loyalty and a need for security (Type 6).
- Key Traits: Highly principled and introspective, they seek to improve systems while remaining deeply connected to their emotions. They are diligent but can struggle with self-criticism and anxiety.
164: Core Type 1 (The Idealistic Loyalist)
- Primary Focus: Responsibility and perfectionism but with a stronger emphasis on emotional authenticity.
- Secondary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
- Tertiary Influence: Emotional depth and creativity (Type 4).
- Key Traits: A principled individual who values both ethical responsibility and personal meaning. They are perfectionistic but also emotionally sensitive and cautious.
416: Core Type 4 (The Introspective Reformer)
- Primary Focus: Emotional depth, authenticity, and being true to oneself.
- Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Loyalty and a need for security (Type 6).
- Key Traits: A deeply introspective person who combines emotional sensitivity with a strong sense of ethics. They may hesitate due to self-doubt but are driven by a desire for meaning and improvement.
461: Core Type 4 (The Thoughtful Idealist)
- Primary Focus: Authenticity and creativity but with a stronger focus on intellectual analysis.
- Secondary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
- Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
- Key Traits: A creative individual who uses their introspection to improve systems or express their uniqueness. They balance emotional sensitivity with a cautious yet principled approach to life.
641: Core Type 6 (The Loyal Philosopher)
- Primary Focus: Ensuring safety and security through loyalty.
- Secondary Influence: Ethical responsibility and high standards (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Emotional depth and authenticity (Type 4).
- Key Traits: A cautious yet principled person who focuses on creating stability while striving for emotional authenticity. They are loyal to their values but also deeply introspective.
614: Core Type 6 (The Dutiful Individualist)
- Primary Focus: Loyalty and preparedness but with a stronger focus on emotional depth.
- Secondary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Authenticity and creativity (Type 4).
- Key Traits: A supportive person who balances loyalty with emotional sensitivity. They are cautious yet deeply connected to their emotions, striving for both stability and personal meaning.
Summary of Differences:
- When Type 1 dominates, the person is focused on ethics, structure, and doing things “right,” supported by emotional depth/creativity (Type 4) or loyalty/security (Type 6).
- When Type 4 dominates, the person is focused on emotional authenticity, creativity, and being unique, enhanced by responsibility/ethics (Type 1) or loyalty/security (Type 6).
- When Type 6 dominates, the person is focused on loyalty, preparedness, and creating security, grounded by ethics/morality (Type 1) or emotional sensitivity/authenticity (Type 4).
Each variation reflects how these three types combine in different orders to create unique expressions of The Philosopher Tritype®.
