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It was really driven by a great wish to search for truth as a ground for “peace of mind and a meaningful existence.”
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The speaker says that a strong desire to find truth guided the effort. Truth is presented as a foundation for two things: peace of mind and a meaningful existence. In other words, understanding what is true is described not merely as an intellectual goal, but as something that can help make life feel steadier and more worthwhile.
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