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The Significance of Carvaka Philosophy in the History of Indian Philosophy

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What is the central tenet of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The world is composed of four elements: earth, water, fire, and air.

  2. The soul is immortal and reincarnates after death.

  3. There is no such thing as a god or gods.

  4. The goal of life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy is a materialistic philosophy that denies the existence of a soul, a god, or any supernatural beings.

Who is considered to be the founder of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. Brihaspati

  2. Charvaka

  3. Lokayata

  4. Ajita Kesakambali

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brihaspati is traditionally considered to be the founder of Carvaka philosophy, although there is no historical evidence to support this claim.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be the primary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Brihaspati Sutras

  2. The Charvaka Sutras

  3. The Lokayata Sutras

  4. The Ajita Kesakambali Sutras

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihaspati Sutras are considered to be the primary source of Carvaka philosophy, although they have not survived to the present day.

What is the main argument that Carvaka philosophers use to support their denial of the existence of a god?

  1. The argument from evil

  2. The argument from ignorance

  3. The argument from parsimony

  4. The argument from design

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers argue that there is no need to posit the existence of a god to explain the world, since all of the phenomena that we observe can be explained by natural causes.

What is the Carvaka view of the soul?

  1. The soul is immortal and reincarnates after death.

  2. The soul is a material substance that is composed of the four elements.

  3. The soul is a product of the brain and does not exist independently of the body.

  4. The soul is a divine spark that is trapped in the body.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers argue that the soul is a material substance that is composed of the four elements and that it does not exist independently of the body.

What is the Carvaka view of the goal of life?

  1. The goal of life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

  2. The goal of life is to experience as much pleasure as possible.

  3. The goal of life is to fulfill one's dharma, or duty.

  4. The goal of life is to attain knowledge of the true nature of reality.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers argue that the goal of life is to experience as much pleasure as possible, since pleasure is the only thing that is truly good.

How did Carvaka philosophy influence the development of other Indian philosophical schools?

  1. It led to the development of the Nyaya school of philosophy.

  2. It led to the development of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy.

  3. It led to the development of the Samkhya school of philosophy.

  4. It led to the development of the Yoga school of philosophy.

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Correct Option: A
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Carvaka philosophy influenced the development of the Nyaya school of philosophy, which is a school of logic and epistemology that is based on the idea that knowledge is derived from perception and inference.

How did Carvaka philosophy influence the development of Buddhism?

  1. It led to the development of the Theravada school of Buddhism.

  2. It led to the development of the Mahayana school of Buddhism.

  3. It led to the development of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism.

  4. It led to the development of the Zen school of Buddhism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy influenced the development of the Theravada school of Buddhism, which is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes the importance of following the Buddha's teachings and achieving nirvana, or liberation from suffering.

How did Carvaka philosophy influence the development of Jainism?

  1. It led to the development of the Digambara sect of Jainism.

  2. It led to the development of the Svetambara sect of Jainism.

  3. It led to the development of the Terapanthi sect of Jainism.

  4. It led to the development of the Sthanakvasi sect of Jainism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy influenced the development of the Digambara sect of Jainism, which is a sect of Jainism that emphasizes the importance of asceticism and self-denial.

How did Carvaka philosophy influence the development of Sikhism?

  1. It led to the development of the Khalsa sect of Sikhism.

  2. It led to the development of the Nirmala sect of Sikhism.

  3. It led to the development of the Udasi sect of Sikhism.

  4. It led to the development of the Namdhari sect of Sikhism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy influenced the development of the Khalsa sect of Sikhism, which is a sect of Sikhism that emphasizes the importance of martial arts and military prowess.

How did Carvaka philosophy influence the development of Hinduism?

  1. It led to the development of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism.

  2. It led to the development of the Dvaita Vedanta school of Hinduism.

  3. It led to the development of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school of Hinduism.

  4. It led to the development of the Bhakti school of Hinduism.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy influenced the development of the Bhakti school of Hinduism, which is a school of Hinduism that emphasizes the importance of devotion to a personal god or goddess.

What is the legacy of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. It is a philosophy that is still practiced today.

  2. It is a philosophy that has been largely forgotten.

  3. It is a philosophy that has been revived in recent years.

  4. It is a philosophy that has been influential in the development of other Indian philosophical schools.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy is a philosophy that has been influential in the development of other Indian philosophical schools, such as the Nyaya school, the Vaisheshika school, the Samkhya school, the Yoga school, the Buddhist school, the Jain school, the Sikh school, and the Hindu school.

What are some of the criticisms of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. It is a philosophy that is based on a materialistic worldview.

  2. It is a philosophy that denies the existence of a soul.

  3. It is a philosophy that promotes hedonism.

  4. It is a philosophy that is incompatible with the teachings of the Vedas.

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Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy has been criticized for being based on a materialistic worldview, for denying the existence of a soul, for promoting hedonism, and for being incompatible with the teachings of the Vedas.

What are some of the strengths of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. It is a philosophy that is based on reason and logic.

  2. It is a philosophy that is free from superstition and dogma.

  3. It is a philosophy that is consistent with the findings of modern science.

  4. It is a philosophy that is relevant to the lives of ordinary people.

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Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy has been praised for being based on reason and logic, for being free from superstition and dogma, for being consistent with the findings of modern science, and for being relevant to the lives of ordinary people.

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