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Philosophy of Charvaka Charvaka originally known as Lokāyata and Bārhaspatya, is the ancient school of Indian materialism. Charvaka holds direct perception, empiricism, and conditional inference as proper sources of knowledge, embraces philosophical skepticism and rejects Vedas, Vedic ritualism, and supernaturalism. Ajita Kesakambali is credited as the forerunner of the Charvakas, while Brihaspati is … Read more
Enlightenment and Industrial revolution Emergence and Background Beginning of geographical discoveries and direct sea routes opened new avenues of Trade and Commerce. It formed the bedrock of Industrial revolution as mismatch between demand and supply led to new innovative ways of enhancing production. Second factor was emergence of capitalist ideology. Profit making became the core … Read more
Golden Revolution The Golden Revolution is a term used to describe the potential for genetic engineering to improve the nutritional value of crops. The goal of the Golden Revolution is to develop crops that are more nutritious and can help to reduce malnutrition around the world. One of the most promising areas of research in … Read more
Charvaka School or Lokayata Philosophy Introduction The Charvaka school, also known as Lokayata, is a materialist school of Indian philosophy that flourished in the 6th century BCE. The Charvakas rejected the authority of the Vedas and other religious texts, and they advocated for a hedonistic lifestyle based on the pursuit of pleasure. History The Charvaka … Read more