Charvaka School of philosophy
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Charvaka School of philosophy?
1. Brihaspati is supposed to be the founder of the Charvaka School of philosophy.
2. Charvaka School of philosophy was mentiooned in vedas and Upnishads.- Published on 24 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- Brihaspati is supposed to be the founder of the Charvaka School of philosophy. It finds mention in the Vedas and Brihadaranyka Upanishad.
- It is supposed to be the earliest in the growth of the philosophical knowledge. It 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. Hence, death is the end of humans and pleasure the ultimate object in life. C
harvaka recognises no existence other than this material world. Since God, soul, and heaven, cannot be perceived, they are not recognised by Charvakas.
- Out of the five elements earth, water, fire, air and ether, the Charvakas do not recognise ether as it is not known through perception. The whole universe according to them is thus consisted of four elements.
