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About The Book: Knowledge, Life, and Reality: An Essay in Systematic Philosophy by George Trumbull Ladd is a profound philosophical treatise exploring the interconnected nature of knowledge, life, and reality. Divided into three sections, the book systematically examines these concepts. The first section delves into the nature of knowledge, emphasizing its dynamic interplay between the knower and the known, critiquing theories like empiricism and rationalism. The second section addresses life, transcending biological perspectives to view it as a complex organism-environment interaction, challenging vitalism and mechanism. The final section investigates reality, arguing for its multifaceted construction through the interaction of subjective and objective dimensions, analyzing idealism and realism. Ladd’s rigorous analysis, systematic thinking, and commitment to philosophical inquiry make this work a cornerstone in philosophical literature. It remains a significant text for understanding the foundations of epistemology, ontology, and metaphysics, reflecting a deeply integrated vision of human experience and understanding. About The Author: George Trumbull Ladd (1842–1921) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educator, born in Painesville, Ohio. Initially involved in business, he turned to ministry in 1871 before transitioning to academia. He served as a professor of philosophy at Bowdoin College (1879–1881) and Yale University (1881–1905), where he specialized in metaphysics and moral philosophy. A pioneer in psychology and systematic philosophy, Ladd significantly influenced intellectual thought in late 19th-century America. The Title 'Knowledge, Life and Reality written/authored/edited by George Trumbull Ladd', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367802137 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 565 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book