Fals Borda, Orlando2026-08-201996Fals-Borda, O. (1996). A North-South convergence on the quest for meaning. Qualitative Inquiry, 2(1), 76–87. https://doi.org/10.1177/107780049600200111https://doi.org/10.1177/107780049600200111https://knowledgedemocracydspace.com/handle/123456789/1158Personal experience in Latin America led the author from academic work to fieldwork in participatory action research (PAR). This type of research implies a quest for meaning not only in life experiences but also within the intellectual endeavor. A comparison is made between Agnes Heller's version of such a quest and a previous attempt made in Colombia during the period when PAR was being constructed.enParticipatory Action ResearchParticipatory ResearchCo-Construction of KnowledgeSDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesColombiaArticle