What are some convincing arguments against Descartes' evil genius paradigm?

Question

...and how do I know they aren't just a clever ruse?

Answer 1

Why do you need a theory to tell your-self the world is real? Cant you see it your-self? Believe in the wonderful things that come to us as gifts like the blus sky, blue sea, colourful flowers, singing birds, green plant, creativities, etccccc

Philosophical speacking, Descartes was sound and right, but what about good that brought from his idea at moral level? None! A theory ask us to think the whole world is the work of an evil genius and to live in a world without basic some comfort. An idea with sound reasoning, but no wisdom at all!

Answer 2

The best argument against the evil genius paradigm is Occam's Razor, which states:"The simplest complete explanation is most likely true."

It's a bit like saying " Never assume malice when stupidity will suffice." OR "A devil is NOT required for men to misbehave."

That said though, I disagree with Descartes own argument against the evil genius, i.e. "God would not allow it."

One of the first things humans did once they were capable of creating virtual realities, was to create worlds of incredible mayhem & violence.

And what did the earthly form of God, known as parents, do with this evil?

You guessed it - They bought it to entertain their kids.

There is of course a way to know if it's just a ruse. But I gotta tell you Neo...

...only an idiot takes the red pill.

Answer 3

Define evil......