Philosophers are positively motivated when they can research everything worth knowing. To be able to make rational decisions, one needs intellect and all the important information.

When they want to achieve something, they use their expertise and assertiveness. Depending on the situation, the needs for security, recognition, integration and empathy may also become apparent. Mostly, however, the desires for knowledge and rationally meaningful action have the highest priority.

Emotionally, they are characterized by the need for knowledge.

The pursuit of knowledge is rational. It wants to recognize reality and the connections. This trains logical thinking. This part of the personality needs the right distance and the best point of view to be able to perceive things or events objectively.