Because the Evil Genius could have made things infinitely worse, or even could have refrained from creating us at all, therefore Descartes concluded that no Evil Genius reigns in the Universe. — YIOSTHEOY
Instead however, Descartes comes up with his own proof of God, in that Descartes formulates the notion that if Descartes can conceive of a most virtuous perfect infinite Being then one must exist. — YIOSTHEOY
I would like to clarify that whereas Descartes was able to prove that no Evil Genius rules the Universe — YIOSTHEOY
Please feel free to agree or disagree.
If you disagree then please provide your analysis supporting why, and then also present a feasible alternative as well. — YIOSTHEOY
All philosophy must necessarily begin with the philosophy of the mind. — YIOSTHEOY
What other type could there possibly be? — Wosret
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