e proof of the existence of God. At this starting point, instead of assuming that God exists to prove that Descartes exists because he thinks, the assumption would be that Descartes exists in order to prove that God exists. In this scenario, the next logical step would then be, now that we have proved that God exists, to prove that Descartes does in fact exist (even though this would have been assumed in order to prove that God existed). Descartes' focus in Meditations on First Philosophy is the absolute truth of knowledge. To ensure the integrity of his newly acquired understanding of reality, Descartes uses the method of doubt to discards any minute detail he once believed the truth if it could be cast in doubt. It is through this method that he can grasps the true nature and understanding of reality. Even though his argument is flawed in its reasoning, after establishing the existence of himself, God, and the external world through this method, Descartes feels he possess a clear and distinct picture of reality in which to live his life....
