Tag Archives: David Keirsey

On the Question of Learning Words…

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Keirsey

… and Tools. “It is important to understand that the Four Temperaments are not simply arbitrary collections of characteristics, but spring from an interaction of the two basic dimensions of human behavior: our communication and our action, our words and … Continue reading →

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Re-imagin-ing

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Keirsey

David West Keirsey (August 31, 1921 – July 31, 2013) Frame Work re-: Latin – ‘again‘ –imagin-: Latin imaginari – ‘picture to oneself,’ –ing: Germanic -ung – Gerund – ‘continuing action‘ My father died on July 30th, 2013 and I intend to … Continue reading →

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History of Madness – Track 18

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Keirsey

Audio Track 18:  Dr. Keirsey talks about an assignment to pick a behavior that could be considered a mad tactic. Professor Keirsey had his lecture course on Madness taped on cassettes in 1982.  They were rediscovered after his death by … Continue reading →

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History of Madness – Track 17

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Keirsey

Audio Track 17:  Discussing the criteria of “madness”. Professor Keirsey had his lecture course on Madness taped on cassettes in 1982.  They were rediscovered after his death by chance and some sections of the tapes were partly recovered. This post is the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Slow Idea

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Keirsey

Many people have asked why is Keirsey Temperament Theory not known broadly as “it should be.” For a long time, I couldn’t give a good answer. The answer is: “It’s a Slow Idea.” My father outlines “The History of Madness”  in … Continue reading →

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