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To truly think more or less knowledge brings about some interest thought. When asked to think about knowledge, most separates concern themselves solely with what they know such(prenominal) as certain subjects, theories or facts. In the grand scheme of things, this fashion of thought is seemingly only minute or even superficial. As human beings, we do not always considered how we come to know what we know. We very much place are acquisition of knowledge lower in a taxonomy of importance. All too often, singles take knowledge and its power for granted. However, individuals like Ren Descartes and his scat, The Meditations, provide a deep exploration of knowledge and all its facets. For both individual or scholar this work is very important in that it causes the lecturer to consider what we assume as truth and to envision a invertebrate foot for knowledge that is indubitable. The aim of this paper is to consider the role of knowledge in epistemology, to expose the concept of an indubitable seat for all knowledge and the overall influence of Descartes on the imminent enquiries. First of all, I demonstrate that epistemology is the pick out of all that encompasses knowledge. Furthermore, I support the traditional epistemological concept of reassert true belief by arguing that this model is largely relied on in the expectations of current empirical data. Second, I examine Descartes intentions, method and product, The Meditations. following(a) this review, I assert that it is impossible to find a true foundation for knowledge due to the unknown origin of human creation, the element of subjectivity and solipsism and the limitations of knowledge being indubitable. Furthermore, I critically assess that the Cartesian rope and Descartes presumption of God in h... ...rably thoughtful but is not without daub and criticism. As stated, his goal and ambition is admirable in that he desire to support what his previous achievements, and those of many others, wher e fatefully resting upon. Whether scholars, students or just the individual interested in philosophy may agree or differ with Descartes meditations, one thing I argue is truly beneficial about Descartes work is that doubt can be very valuable to our every day lives. All to often individuals take such facets of news, gossip, literature and theory all too seriously and fail to see the implications of implying indubitable bureau in what we accept as individuals. ReferencesDescartes, R. (2003). Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings. Toronto, ON PenguinClassics. (Original work published 1641).Lightbody, B. (2011). Philosophy 1F91 Lectures. Brock University.