If mine is a philosophical question, then yours is a philosophical statement: that if the earth is older than it appears then God is deceitful. You already seem entirely disinclined to believe what He says about Himself. It should come as no surprise you find little problem in setting yourself up as His judge, even though you haven't the faintest notion scientifically how old is the matter that comprises your body.
I draw conclusions based on the evidence at hand. If God plants false evidence, then it is trickery of the worst kind.
But I am not judging Him, because He didn't. You need to let go of your sophomoric "what is time" argument. We are starting to be embarrassed for you.