Indian Philosophy: Charvaka
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Charvaka, one of the six major schools of Indian philosophy. Charvaka is a materialist school of thought that emphasizes the importance of empirical knowledge and rejects the existence of anything beyond the physical world. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian philosophy charvaka materialism empiricism |
Who is considered to be the founder of Charvaka philosophy?
What is the central tenet of Charvaka philosophy?
According to Charvaka, what is the source of knowledge?
What is the ultimate goal of human life according to Charvaka philosophy?
What is the attitude of Charvaka philosophy towards the concept of God?
What is the ethical theory of Charvaka philosophy?
What is the attitude of Charvaka philosophy towards social conventions and norms?
What is the legacy of Charvaka philosophy?
Which of the following is a key text of Charvaka philosophy?
What is the relationship between Charvaka philosophy and other Indian philosophical schools?
How did Charvaka philosophers view the concept of death?
What is the significance of Charvaka philosophy in the history of Indian thought?
What are some of the criticisms of Charvaka philosophy?
Despite its criticisms, why is Charvaka philosophy still studied today?