Unravelling the Primal Quests

Hierarchical Sequence

The Primal Quest Typology specifies the options we have for seeking and finding happiness or meaning throughout our lives. Getting the ordering of these Quests/Types correct is critical for further discoveries and analyses. 
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If the Root Typology follows the principle established in the Primary Hierarchies, each Quest/Type will find its origin and logic in the corresponding Level of Will-RH. Each Type will strongly affect all personal endeavours-RH, without necessarily controlling them.

Structure of the Inquiry

A. Introduction — You are here.

In this Introduction, you will find a brief wrap-up of views in the literature/internet dealing with happiness and the meaning of life. There is also a look at specific notions that could cause you confusion: the hero's quest, and the theory of archetypes.

B. Outline of the Quests — Visit now.

This describes the Primal Quests, one per web page, in a form that should make them instantly recognizable. So you may say: "I know all that!", or "Why didn't I think of that?" or "That's just too obvious!".

C. Initial Review — Visit now.

THEE Matrix Tables show all the Quests and how they are different in terms of their function and properties (as explained to this point). I consider how to discern a Primal Quest, yours or others'; how Quest types include other Types cumulatively; and why Primal Quests are not equivalent to ego-driven mentalities that ensure our well-being and prosperity.

D. Quests in Practice — Visit now.

Once again each Primal Quest is examined, but now from the perspective of practical issues: ●challenges, ●means, ●problems, ●social effects, ●necessities, ●temptations, and ●how things can go badly wrong. These features are then compared in a matrix showing all Primal Quests in practice.

E. Systematic Comparisons — Visit now.

F. Planes of Existence — Visit now.

Each Quest lends itself to being imagined as a Being that pursues it to the utmost and perfectly. These Quest-Beings serve as models for us in regard to living. Thinking in this way leads to an awareness of distinct Planes of Existence adapted to those Model Beings. These Planes are where each of us create our lives. Unlike the Quests, Beings/Planes may influence each other via the standard Tree Framework pattern.

G. FAQ — Visit now.

Or visit later. Use COMMENTS to ask questions or express your views.

Next Steps

• If you feel confused already, look at possible causes: 

• what others say
• the hero's quest
• archetypes

• If you are impatient, start here.

• If you want to see a Matrix showing all the Quests before starting, go to the initial review. There is also a more complicated Matrix dealing with the practicalities of pursuing each Quest.

Originally posted: 18-May-2012; Last updated: 28-Jun-2012