Dostoevsky
EII — Ethical-Intuitive Introvert
Description: Dostoevsky (EII)
Dostoevsky hears another person's state before they manage to speak of it, and knows how to be silently near exactly when it is needed. Conflicts cause him almost physical pain, so he puts great effort into reconciling people and keeping relationships from breaking down. He imposes his moral bearings on no one, though he follows them unswervingly himself, even when it costs him dearly.
Strong functions: Dostoevsky (EII)
Introverted ethics (base) gives an unerring grasp of the finest nuances of human sympathies, moral norms and the true motives behind actions.
Extraverted intuition (creative) lets him see hidden abilities in every individual, suggesting unconventional paths of inner growth and self-improvement.
Weak functions: Dostoevsky (EII)
Extraverted sensing (vulnerable) makes him extremely vulnerable to open aggression, crude pressure and the need to fight hard over resources.
Extraverted logic (suggestive) creates a keen need for practical guidance on organising work and daily life, since administering things on his own drains too much energy.
Personality portraits: Dostoevsky (EII)
Male portrait
Comes across as a tactful, thoughtful conversationalist who avoids any form of direct coercion. Professionally he gravitates to niches connected with psychological support, mentoring or research, where the ability to listen is in demand.
Female portrait
Stands out for gentle manners, an ability to share others' feelings and deep devotion to her family. She finds quarrels hard to bear, acting as a natural peacemaker, and looks for a partner able to shoulder purely material, pragmatic tasks.
Famous people: Dostoevsky (EII)
Leo Tolstoy
Russian writer and thinker, author of epic novels on morality and the meaning of life, who devoted his later years to ethical inquiry.
Dalai Lama XIV
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, known for preaching compassion, non-violence and inner ethical discipline.
Albert Schweitzer
German-French physician, theologian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who devoted his life to medical care in Africa.
Nelson Mandela
South African political leader and human-rights defender who fought apartheid and became a symbol of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Viktor Frankl
Austrian psychiatrist, founder of logotherapy, author of Man's Search for Meaning about moral endurance in suffering.