Plato and Socrates can explain their theory of knowledge by way of method; the Elenchus: admitting one's ignorance, inquiry, and purpose of theory.They can explain that individuals were naturally born with all knowledge-because they recollect what they already know. Furthermore, genetic disabiliti...

Descartes meditations are based on the epistemological theory of rationalism: that is if someone truly knows something then they could not possibly be mistaken. He provides solid arguments for what his meditations stand for, and how he obtained a clear and distinct perception of "innate" ideas. In h...