Question
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Charvaka school of philosophy?
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- Brihaspati is supposed to be the founder of the Charvaka school of philosophy.
- It deals with the materialistic philosophy.
- There is no other world.
- The whole universe according to them is thus consisted of five elements i.e. earth, water, fire, air and ether.
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Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
The Charvaka School of philosophy holds that knowledge is the product of the combination of four elements which leaves no trace after death. Charvaka philosophy deals with the materialistic philosophy.
It is also known as the Lokayata Philosophy– the philosophy of the masses.
According to Charvaka, there is no other world. Charvaka recognises no existence other than this material world. Since God, soul, and heaven, cannot be perceived, they are not recognised by Charvakas.
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Answer: (d)
The Charvaka School of philosophy holds that knowledge is the product of the combination of four elements which leaves no trace after death. Charvaka philosophy deals with the materialistic philosophy.
It is also known as the Lokayata Philosophy– the philosophy of the masses.
According to Charvaka, there is no other world. Charvaka recognises no existence other than this material world. Since God, soul, and heaven, cannot be perceived, they are not recognised by Charvakas.
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