IGNOU BPY 1 2015 2016 - Explain the concept of self or soul in the Charvaka philosophy.

Question

Explain the concept of self or soul in the Charvaka philosophy.

04 Dec 2017

Answer :

Word Count : 313

The most important doctrine in the Carvaka system is that perception (pratyaksha) is the only means of valid knowledge. Since there is no entity called ‘soul’ as distinct from the body, as given in perception, there is no place for such an entity in this system.

According to Carvaka, when the four forms of matter, namely, earth, water, fire and air combine in a peculiar way, there results what we call a body. Life breath (prana) and consciousness are present only in such a body. This body is the soul and there is nothing permanent or eternal apart from the body. There is no life-breath or

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