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Charvaka philosophical system was also called:1. Astika system2. Mimansa system3. Vaisesika system4. Lokayata system

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Lokayata system

The correct answer is Lokayata system.

  • Charvaka philosophical system 
    • It is also called Lokayata Philosophy-the philosophy of masses.
    • It was developed around c. 600 BCE.
    • It rejected all supernatural claims, all religious authority and scripture.
    • It says that the ultimate good in life is a pleasure.
    •  It emphasised perception/evidence (pramana) and observation (anubhava) of the real, material world.

  • Astika system is defined as one that accepts the authority of the Vedas, the superiority of the Brahmans, and a society made up of the four traditional classes (varna).
  • Mimamsa system provides rules for interpreting the early Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas and offers a philosophical rationale for observing Vedic rituals.
  • Vaisesika system - According to the Vaisesika system all objects of valid knowledge come under seven categories- Substance (Dravya), Quality (Guṇa), Action (Karma), Generality (Sāmānya), Particularly (Vaiśeṣa), Inherence (Samavāya), Non-existence (abhāva).


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