INTP Archetypes, any thoughts

[Pyropyro]

Did this classification of INTP archetypes yesterday during a very long meeting. The meeting was nice, but the heavy lunch made my mind a little woozy. Any comments?

Ne-Fe: The carefree Man-child
Ti-Si: The cynical Old Man, analysis-paralysis
Ne-Si: The detached Observer
Ti-Ne: The dynamic Brainstormer
Si-Fe (corrected from Si-Ne): The loyal Confidant
Ti-Fe: the visionary Leader

 

[SteelEye]

Si-Ne: The loyal Confidant

I can imagine all of those archetypes except the one I quoted. If a loyal, confiding INTP does exist *shudder*, would it not be Si-Fe? Also, now I'm going to compulsively notice when each of these variants shows itself in my daily activities... Actually, I'm bound to start actively looking for them.

 

[Pyropyro]

I can imagine all of those archetypes except the one I quoted. If a loyal, confiding INTP does exist *shudder*, would it not be Si-Fe? Also, now I'm going to compulsively notice when each of these variants shows itself in my daily activities... Actually, I'm bound to start actively looking for them.

Yup, changed into Si-Fe. Sorry for the typo (I really need to fix my handwriting)

I think Si-Fe INTP's exist but you really, really have to be close to them for them to show that side.

 

[P.H.]

This is mighty interesting. Could you elaborate on the archetypes?

 

[AureliaSeverina]

Did this classification of INTP archetypes yesterday during a very long meeting. The meeting was nice, but the heavy lunch made my mind a little woozy. Any comments?

Ne-Fe: The carefree Man-child
Ti-Si: The cynical Old Man, analysis-paralysis
Ne-Si: The detached Observer
Ti-Ne: The dynamic Brainstormer
Si-Fe (corrected from Si-Ne): The loyal Confidant
Ti-Fe: the visionary Leader

I have an INTP friend who is all of these, except a dynamic brainstormer or visionary leader.
Are you saying that there are different kinds of INTPs depending on which of these combinations they use most often? Sounds interesting. Could they then present as very similar to other types, though? E.g. an ENTP could be any of these archetypes as well?

 

[RaBind]

I think i'm a Si-Fe (explains why I get INFP on some tests, with intp quite close).

Archetypes hmmm, doesn't that mean the different forms of something? (correct me if I'm wrong) Seems more of a emotion thing though, as in every INTP is Ne-Fe it all comes down to the situation he/she is in, who he/she is with and how he/she feels at the time.

Did this classification of INTP archetypes yesterday during a very long meeting.

What kind of a meeting was that? A meeting where you discuss the archetypes of an INTP hmm, was it to do with your work or do you mean like an informal meeting with friends? If it was work related, what do you do?

Ne-Fe: The carefree Man-child

Reminded me of manbearpig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf69EEL3WBk

 

[Pyropyro]

I think i'm a Si-Fe (explains why I get INFP on some tests, with intp quite close).

Archetypes hmmm, doesn't that mean the different forms of something? (correct me if I'm wrong) Seems more of a emotion thing though, as in every INTP is Ne-Fe it all comes down to the situation he/she is in, who he/she is with and how he/she feels at the time.

Yeah, I think it's more like the clothes we wear for different occasions although I guess we wear one most of the time (probably the Ti-X archetypes).

What kind of a meeting was that? A meeting where you discuss the archetypes of an INTP hmm, was it to do with your work or do you mean like an informal meeting with friends? If it was work related, what do you do?

It was an office brainstorming lunch meeting, not related to INTP's at all. I made the mistake of consuming too much meat and cola in a short amount of time and let's just say this is the result. Boss was not happy that I looked sleepy during the last minutes of the meet.

 

[Pyropyro]

I have an INTP friend who is all of these, except a dynamic brainstormer or visionary leader.
Are you saying that there are different kinds of INTPs depending on which of these combinations they use most often? Sounds interesting. Could they then present as very similar to other types, though? E.g. an ENTP could be any of these archetypes as well?

Yeah. I think each INTP has these archetypes but use mostly one of them (probably the Ti-X).

Not sure if other types could use these archetypes. I haven't studied them as much. I guess they would generally fall for the Fe-X combinations rather than the Ti-X ones.

 

[Pyropyro]

This is mighty interesting. Could you elaborate on the archetypes?

Sure I think I could add some info on them

Ne-Fe: The carefree Man-child
The most extroverted and charming of the archetypes and also one of the most unhealthy. The INTP in this mode is usually one who was hit hard by something yet pretend that they're happy. Yes, they are excitable and quite engaging but this is merely a facade, a facade that is rapidly draining the INTP's reserve. Like the Ti-Si, this type doesn't want to grow. They don't want to take responsibility on their actions and delude themselves that everything is fine (like a INFP on fantasy mode). This is where the INTP is most naive.

I think the bad version of Carl Jung's puer is this type's model

If their Si is okay, this archetype is the best when it comes to play or social gatherings. As long as their boundaries and identities are intact, I think they would be great conversationalists.

Ti-Si: The cynical Old Man, analysis-paralysis
The next unhealthy archetype. I think Ti-Si rears its ugly head whenever the INTP is hit with something that they can't through away easily like an attack to their beliefs (Si) or their emotions (Fe). Ti-Si is a "defense barrier" to keep the pain at bay. I believe that the INTP is in his most weakest in this type as they merely repeat the faults that happened to them ad infinitum in their minds devising "new" scenarios of what could have beens. It's best that they open up to find fresh data from other people regarding their problems if they wish to get out of this rut.

I think the bad version of Carl Jung's senex is this type's model

A Ti-Si that has a good Ne can evolve into quite a philosopher as Ti-Si is the most reflective of the types. A good Fe could also help him translate his findings more easily. Heck, they would be a better sage than Si-Fe

Ne-Si: The detached Observer
This is the quiet mode for self-reflection and learning. I think this is the second most introverted of the archetypes (second to Ti-Si) and the most willing to learn. They just eat raw data indiscriminately from books or experiences and save them for the Ti later for digestion. I think this shouldn't be used much for two-way conversations but is handy for lectures.

This is the forum lurker.

Ti-Ne: The dynamic Brainstormer
Ha, my favorite archetype. I think this is the INTP's "game face" the Ti-Ne dynamic duo could snatch ideas out of thin air and convert them to plausible theories and solve problems. I think this is the second most enthusiastic archetype (second to Ne-Fe). If the Fe is developed, they could be an engaging person to discuss things with.

I'm willing to bet that most INTP's here use this during heated/exciting discussions

This is the archetype that I used to craft this thread. I think most of the data that I used here came from the topics in this forum and other INTP websites. I have no idea how I stacked them, they just fall into place.

Si-Fe: The loyal Confidant
very rare variant IMO. They are more attune to their feelings in this mode. Once the INTP has established their identity and identified with their feelings, they could easily counsel people. They would willingly suppress the problem solving mode until the opportune time and just let the other person drop their load.

I think this is like Merlin giving wisdom to Arthur

Ti-Fe: the visionary Leader
Another developed INTP archetype. The Ti-Fe has formulated his strategy (Ne) and morals (Si) so thoroughly that he's confident that it would be useful in the real world. Fe keeps them in check and not devolve into a pushy tyrant while Ti provides some sort of "J" that motivates him to finish his project. This is the INTP with the most willpower, a wizard who has descended from his ivory tower to kick ass.

I think President Lincoln would be a nice model

 

[AureliaSeverina]

Interesting
Can you come up with archetypes for INTJs?

 

[Pizzabeak]

Archetypes in genral are interesting.

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

Maybe I need to hang around you guys more, but can someone FURTHER explain (for me) the Big Letter/Small letter combos? Or maybe just refer me t a site... I'm always ready to learn more about myself!

 

[tepellian]

Maybe I need to hang around you guys more, but can someone FURTHER explain (for me) the Big Letter/Small letter combos? Or maybe just refer me t a site... I'm always ready to learn more about myself!

You mean such as Ne, I suppose?

The big letter stands for which function it is (Sensing, iNtuition, Feeling, Thinking). The small letter indicates whether it is introverted or extroverted.

 

[AureliaSeverina]

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

You mean such as Ne, I suppose?

The big letter stands for which function it is (Sensing, iNtuition, Feeling, Thinking). The small letter indicates whether it is introverted or extroverted.

you're always there to catch me when i'm falling, @tepellian lol

Yes, that's what I meant (Like Ne).... I figured that, but I couldn't figure out where my "archetype" fit in... My breakdown is normally moderately expressed introvert, moderately expressed iNtuition, Very Expressed Thinking and Distinctly expressed Perceiving... so where does that put me in all these letters?

 

[AureliaSeverina]

you're always there to catch me when i'm falling, @tepellian lol

Yes, that's what I meant (Like Ne).... I figured that, but I couldn't figure out where my "archetype" fit in... My breakdown is normally moderately expressed introvert, moderately expressed iNtuition, Very Expressed Thinking and Distinctly expressed Perceiving... so where does that put me in all these letters?

try this test: http://www.keys2cognition.com/explore.htm
It figures out your MBTI type based on your cognitive function without directly testing for I/E or J/P

 

[tepellian]

Yes, that's what I meant (Like Ne).... I figured that, but I couldn't figure out where my "archetype" fit in... My breakdown is normally moderately expressed introvert, moderately expressed iNtuition, Very Expressed Thinking and Distinctly expressed Perceiving... so where does that put me in all these letters?

What does "distinctly" mean? Does this mean it is expressed extremely strongly?

Typically the order of functions for an INTP will be Ti-Ne, but the archetypes here seem like different modes an INTP can be in, based on what functions they are using most strongly. So it depends on what functioning you can recognize most strongly in yourself, and what general outlook it adds up to. The test Aurelia offered might give you some ideas too.

I definitely like the idea of these. Reading through the developed ideas so far, I can recognize three that I've been quite strongly at different times, namely the Ti-Si for several (long, not-great) years, the Ne-Si that I tend to withdraw to when not confident or just gathering data, and the Ti-Ne that's me at my best, often when I'm in my own mind, or writing things down.

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

Thanks @AureliaSeverina....

I see now. The first letter combination is the lead process followed by the supporting process.
Nice!

...so I guess I'm the Brain Stormer!

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

What does "distinctly" mean? Does this mean it is expressed extremely strongly?

IDK, my perceiving score appears to be 67% while the Thinking score is 88%, so are they saying that my perceiving is "distinct" because that is highly above average (even at 67%?) compared to others' scores in that area or they are saying "distinct" is a step below "very"?
Anyhoo, that's just one test's results....

 

[SteelEye]

@AureliaSeverina That was an awesome test. I had taken several MBTI tests, but none of them with individual functions. It returned me as INTP, but with enlightening differences. Now that I think about it, I am capable of going into this weird Te-Fi mode when debating in a more formal setting (or when I'm forced to debate a particular argument that my Ti refuses to support). According to your test, those were my 3rd and 5th strongest functions. Considering that my 4th strongest was Ni, I now feel the need to defend myself from those that would accuse me of being INTJ.

Accusers, a response has been prepared in advance and is located within the spoiler:

Stalkers, ignore the spoiler for it surely will not give you any insight into the inner workings of my mind and is probably there just to distract you from the act of stalking me.

Spoiler

In order of most to least developed, my functions according to that test are: Ne, Ti, Te, Ni, Fi, Se, Si, Fe.
My first two functions were Ne closely followed by Ti, both leading the others by a large margin. That said, I am of a sneaking suspicion that I was INTJ early in my life, as that would explain the noticeable development of Te, Ni, Se, and Fi. My Fi scored almost as high as my Ni...maybe I'm now an INTP supplementing Fi in place of Si? Se, Si, and Fe all came back "unused" after all. Not to mention I have no idea how to even use Ni. It feels more like it just spits diamonds up when I'm all alone which then get forgotten about until my Ti finds them, can't understand or integrate them, and eventually disregards them in the end anyway.
If anyone else wants to dissect the abnormality (or normality, I haven't seen anyone else's results) of my results, feel free as I would love the feedback.

Of course the test could just be wrong, or I might not fit the MBTI system at all, but what would be the fun in analyzing THAT?

 

[P.H.]

Interesting test. I got:

Ti - 48.9
Ne - 41.7
Fi - 31.4
Si - 26.4
Se - 25.6
Fe - 25.2
Ni - 23.3
Te - 17.5

I really didn't expect to score so high on Fi. I do have my principles but I always thought they were more Ti-based. Si, Se, Ni, well, I don't feel like I use those a lot. I thought my Fe would be higher up because I tend to be a social chameleon (that's Fe, right?) and I feel uncomfortable if others are uncomfortable, like there's massive background noise.
And I really suck at Te. That I already knew

Spoiler

Sure I think I could add some info on them

Ne-Fe: The carefree Man-child
The most extroverted and charming of the archetypes and also one of the most unhealthy. The INTP in this mode is usually one who was hit hard by something yet pretend that they're happy. Yes, they are excitable and quite engaging but this is merely a facade, a facade that is rapidly draining the INTP's reserve. Like the Ti-Si, this type doesn't want to grow. They don't want to take responsibility on their actions and delude themselves that everything is fine (like a INFP on fantasy mode). This is where the INTP is most naive.

I think the bad version of Carl Jung's puer is this type's model

If their Si is okay, this archetype is the best when it comes to play or social gatherings. As long as their boundaries and identities are intact, I think they would be great conversationalists.

Ti-Si: The cynical Old Man, analysis-paralysis
The next unhealthy archetype. I think Ti-Si rears its ugly head whenever the INTP is hit with something that they can't through away easily like an attack to their beliefs (Si) or their emotions (Fe). Ti-Si is a "defense barrier" to keep the pain at bay. I believe that the INTP is in his most weakest in this type as they merely repeat the faults that happened to them ad infinitum in their minds devising "new" scenarios of what could have beens. It's best that they open up to find fresh data from other people regarding their problems if they wish to get out of this rut.

I think the bad version of Carl Jung's senex is this type's model

A Ti-Si that has a good Ne can evolve into quite a philosopher as Ti-Si is the most reflective of the types. A good Fe could also help him translate his findings more easily. Heck, they would be a better sage than Si-Fe

Ne-Si: The detached Observer
This is the quiet mode for self-reflection and learning. I think this is the second most introverted of the archetypes (second to Ti-Si) and the most willing to learn. They just eat raw data indiscriminately from books or experiences and save them for the Ti later for digestion. I think this shouldn't be used much for two-way conversations but is handy for lectures.

This is the forum lurker.

Ti-Ne: The dynamic Brainstormer
Ha, my favorite archetype. I think this is the INTP's "game face" the Ti-Ne dynamic duo could snatch ideas out of thin air and convert them to plausible theories and solve problems. I think this is the second most enthusiastic archetype (second to Ne-Fe). If the Fe is developed, they could be an engaging person to discuss things with.

I'm willing to bet that most INTP's here use this during heated/exciting discussions

This is the archetype that I used to craft this thread. I think most of the data that I used here came from the topics in this forum and other INTP websites. I have no idea how I stacked them, they just fall into place.

Si-Fe: The loyal Confidant
very rare variant IMO. They are more attune to their feelings in this mode. Once the INTP has established their identity and identified with their feelings, they could easily counsel people. They would willingly suppress the problem solving mode until the opportune time and just let the other person drop their load.

I think this is like Merlin giving wisdom to Arthur

Ti-Fe: the visionary Leader
Another developed INTP archetype. The Ti-Fe has formulated his strategy (Ne) and morals (Si) so thoroughly that he's confident that it would be useful in the real world. Fe keeps them in check and not devolve into a pushy tyrant while Ti provides some sort of "J" that motivates him to finish his project. This is the INTP with the most willpower, a wizard who has descended from his ivory tower to kick ass.

I think President Lincoln would be a nice model

I can relate to most archetypes. Ti-Si is where I get stuck in when I'm unhappy for whatever reason or generally not at ease. I then overanalyse, overthink, what could I have done better. I think out a myriad of scenario's, usually keeps me awake at night.

Ne-Fe is used when socializing. When I'm with people I lean heavily on Ne, and when I'm comfortable with them Fe get's out. Spontaneously interacting with people, it can be quite fun.

I'm trying for Si-Fe but it's very hard to control my instant problem solving mindset. When somebody comes to me because they're troubled I almost always ask first if they just want to talk or want advice. I'm not good with picking up on the clues.

Ti-Ne, obviously the most satisfactory archetype. This is what makes me happy. I've never thought about Ne-Si that much, but it is the mode I'm in when following lectures. Ti-Fe has never seen daylight I see myself as a visionary leader in my head sometimes, but it remains a (silly) fantasy.

 

[AureliaSeverina]

@AureliaSeverina That was an awesome test.

Thanks, but I can't claim all the credit. There are several threads about it on here as well as on INTJ forum.
I know what you mean. I'm an INTJ and tested as INTJ on this test, but apparently my Ne is higher than my Ni , while my Ti is still less than my Te. But I seem to have hardly any Fe (which is pretty accurate) and my Si is average, so that's probably why it didn't even suggest INTP as an alternative.
Hum.... maybe we should continue this conversation here: http://www.intpforum.com/showthread.php?t=11953

 

[SteelEye]

It is a little off topic I agree. I might pop up in that thread after I read through it.
In the meantime, I'm curious as to what extent each archetype can be "trained" into an INTP by life circumstances. If Abraham Lincoln had been born under different circumstances, would he have kept to himself more or still ended up as a leader? Can we choose our circumstances to develop a particular facet of ourselves?

 

[tepellian]

Ti 57.1 -> Ne 45.8 -> Te 40.6 -> Fi 31.5 -> Si 21.4 -> Ni 18.2 -> Se 17.8 -> Fe 7

Ti/Ne highest as always. I last took this test in September, since which my reported Te use has gone quite up.

I've thought before that I might be an INXJ, which I actually wonder about a lot, but then I think about Ni and try using it. I don't think I have a completely clear grasp on Ni as it is, and consciously directed to examine my own life and experiences, I seem to end up with a pretty linear understanding of it, which I think is Si, which translates into data points for other use. Also, I don't know about that Fi score either, but I don't have time to finish analyzing now..

 

[ElvenVeil]

gah.. I have been trying to wrap my mind around these archetypes, and I just seem to fail . Everyone else seem to be just fine with the given premise.. I will need to ask a few questions, and hopefully that will fill out the missing spots.

Do these Archetypes have any theoretical foundation, or are they just some thought-play?

What also truly confuses me is that you name them archetypes and at the same time say that you believe most INTPs to consist of these archetypes. Is this correct understood, and if so, do you then see these archtypes as INTP behavior in different situations, or simply different INTPs?

When an Archetype is Si-Fe , does that mean that Si-Fe is now the functions he uses the best? If yes, then they are not really INTPs anylonger? If no, shall the archetypes then be taken as INTP behavior, when the functions in use (Si-Fe for instance) are well developed? So that an INTP who has developed all four functions well, should fit into every archetype, and in theory, an INTP with only Ti-Ne as well developed can fit into the archetype related to Ti-Ne?

please help me out here

Edit: As we apparently post results in this thread:

Cognitive Process Level of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) ******************* (19)
limited use
introverted Sensing (Si) ************************ (24)
limited use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) ********************************************* (45.8)
excellent use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) *********************** (23.5)
limited use
extraverted Thinking (Te) ******************************** (32)
good use
introverted Thinking (Ti) ******************************************************* (55.2)
excellent use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) *********** (11.5)
unused
introverted Feeling (Fi) **************************** (28.6)
average use

 

[Pyropyro]

Interesting
Can you come up with archetypes for INTJs?

I hope I could in the future but I need more data, Internet and books can only do so much. I only have two INTJ friends IRL so my field research needs more refinement.

 

[Pyropyro]

Do these Archetypes have any theoretical foundation, or are they just some thought-play?

Mostly thought play (and a very upset stomach) but also based in threads such as http://intpforum.com/showthread.php?t=6582

do you then see these archtypes as INTP behavior in different situations, or simply different INTPs?

INTP behavior in different situations. I like to call it masks that we use but I guess archetypes have a more neutral connotation.

When an Archetype is Si-Fe , does that mean that Si-Fe is now the functions he uses the best? If yes, then they are not really INTPs anylonger? If no, shall the archetypes then be taken as INTP behavior, when the functions in use (Si-Fe for instance) are well developed?

I think Si-Fe's and Ti-Fe's are INTP's with the most developed Fe and Si.

So that an INTP who has developed all four functions well, should fit into every archetype, and in theory, an INTP with only Ti-Ne as well developed can fit into the archetype related to Ti-Ne?

Yup, a developed INTP can use all archetypes effectively. Ti-Ne developed INTPs can use all archetypes but not as effectively.

please help me out here

I'll try

 

[sammael]

INTP behavior in different situations. I like to call it masks that we use but I guess archetypes have a more neutral connotation.

Yup, a developed INTP can use all archetypes effectively. Ti-Ne developed INTPs can use all archetypes but not as effectively.

Archetype isn't the correct word to use in this context, and could easily lead to confusion. An archetype is not a pattern of thought or behaviour an individual uses that can/will change dependant on the situation. In reference to personality, archetype refers to a generic version of a personality, which is defined by recognizable and typical patterns of behaviour with certain probable outcomes. An archetype is not something one uses, it describes a consistent pattern of thought or behaviour that one is.

I don't agree with the premise that is being proposed, that only two functions operating independent of the others can lead to a certain kind of behaviour. Being an INTP means we are Ti dom, Ne auxiliary, Si tertiary and Fe inferior, always. That is how our cognitive process works. We use our dominant Ti, along with Si, internally, and externally, predominantly Ne, along with Fe. These always work together, never separately, and in the order of our function hierarchy. If our Si or Fe were functioning higher than Ti and Ne, we wouldn't be INTP.

The differences between individuals of the same Type can be attributed to different preference strengths, different levels of development of the functions, and different experiences in life. It makes sense that INTP's with well developed certain functions, or combinations of well developed functions, can lead to certain patterns of behaviour, but this is still within the function hierarchy.

 

[P.H.]

I don't agree with the premise that is being proposed, that only two functions operating independent of the others can lead to a certain kind of behaviour. Being an INTP means we are Ti dom, Ne auxiliary, Si tertiary and Fe inferior, always. That is how our cognitive process works. We use our dominant Ti, along with Si, internally, and externally, predominantly Ne, along with Fe. These always work together, never separately, and in the order of our function hierarchy. If our Si or Fe were functioning higher than Ti and Ne, we wouldn't be INTP.

The differences between individuals of the same Type can be attributed to different preference strengths, different levels of development of the functions, and different experiences in life. It makes sense that INTP's with well developed certain functions, or combinations of well developed functions, can lead to certain patterns of behaviour, but this is still within the function hierarchy.

I always thought MBTI was about preferences, not absolute dichotomies. We are never 100% one function (30% I - 70% E) and I think different functions work better in certain contexts. For example; Ti is pretty useless when I'm interacting with other people, so I'll lean on Fe (or Ne) more. That doesn't mean that my preference for Fe overall is higher, just that it's more usefull at that time.

So my two cents: INTP's prefer, or feel most comfortable when, Ti - Ne - Si - Fe, but that doesn't exclude all other possibilities.

 

[sammael]

I always thought MBTI was about preferences, not absolute dichotomies.

You're absolutely right. We use both perceiving functions (S/N) and both judging functions (T/F), and have an introverted and extraverted of each in our function hierarchy. The percentages are used merely to indicate preference strength, as you mentioned. But what does INTP really mean? Does it just mean we favour certain functions regardless of any order? Does it mean we can actually use any functions in any combination, we just have certain preferences? If this was true, MBTI would be very shaky, as there really would be little to differentiate between types when functionally we can essentially do the same things.

While MBTI is about preferences on the dichotomy level, this combination of preferences leads to what is at the core of MBTI, and this is 100%. Take INTP. We know our preference is for Intuition and Thinking, therefore these are our top two functions. We know our preference is for Perceiving, which means our perceiving function, Intuition, is extraverted, and therefore the other top function, Thinking, must be introverted. We know our preference is for Introversion, which means our dominant function is introverted, Ti. Thus we have the function hierarchy: Ti/Ne/Si Fe. This is set in stone, the orientations and the order, and is what designates the cognitive function that leads to the patterns of thought and behaviour that define INTP. We cannot change our function hierarchy, for that would be to change our Type.

For example; Ti is pretty useless when I'm interacting with other people, so I'll lean on Fe (or Ne) more. That doesn't mean that my preference for Fe overall is higher, just that it's more usefull at that time.

Lets look at Thinking/Feeling in a little more depth. It is perhaps the most misunderstood part of the equation, I know it is common to think Ti has no value or use in social situations, that is the domain of Fe. However this is inaccurate, and untrue. A quick definition of T/F from Wikipedia:

Thinking and feeling are the decision-making (judging) functions. The thinking and feeling functions are both used to make rational decisions, based on the data received from their information-gathering functions (sensing or intuition). Those who prefer thinking tend to decide things from a more detached standpoint, measuring the decision by what seems reasonable, logical, causal, consistent and matching a given set of rules. Those who prefer feeling tend to come to decisions by associating or empathizing with the situation, looking at it 'from the inside' and weighing the situation to achieve, on balance, the greatest harmony, consensus and fit, considering the needs of the people involved. Thinkers usually have trouble interacting with people that are inconsistent or illogical, and tend to give very direct feedback to others. They are concerned with the truth and view it as more important than being tactful.

Put simply, Thinkers tend to make decisions based on logic, and Feelers based on personal feelings and values. It's just different criteria used to make decisions. The way we as INTP's interact with people is as per our function hierarchy, as is all our thought and behaviour. While we can of course develop our Fe, it will never take the place of our Ti in the decision making process.

 

[P.H.]

Indeed, that's what it's about: decisions. In situations where I value the people I'm interacting with, I feel it doesnt suit to be analytical and detached. I really try to let that part of me go. In some situations you don't even have the time to let Ti analyse everything thoroughly because you're forced to make a decision right then. I'm learning to trust Fe.

Something like that.