What was the Charvaka view on the Vedas?

They believed the Vedas were written by 'knaves' and 'buffoons' to provide a livelihood for priests through rituals.

Charvaka Ethics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which one of the following is highest value according to Charvaka?

According to the Charvaka school, the highest value of life is Kama (pleasure). They believed that since there is no afterlife, one should focus on enjoying the present.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_2017_96 Ref: History of Indian Materialism