Practice Week 7: Materialism And Skepticism (charvaka) (3.2) - Non-Orthodox Philosophical Traditions
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Week 7: Materialism and Skepticism (Charvaka)

Practice - Week 7: Materialism and Skepticism (Charvaka)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Charvaka philosophy in one sentence.

💡 Hint: Focus on materialism and empiricism.

Question 2 Easy

What does Pratyaksha refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about perception and observation.

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Question 1

What is the primary source of knowledge in Charvaka philosophy?

Inference
Direct perception
Testimony

💡 Hint: Think about what can be directly observed.

Question 2

According to Charvaka, does the soul exist independently of the body?

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on Charvaka’s rejection of supernaturalism.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critique the notion of moral responsibility in Charvaka philosophy. How does their perspective affect concepts of right and wrong?

💡 Hint: Consider implications of hedonism and immediate consequences.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare Charvaka philosophy with Buddhist views on suffering and consciousness. What are the core differences?

💡 Hint: Think about how each perspective addresses the mind-body relationship.

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