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The Relevance of Carvaka Philosophy to Contemporary Thought
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What is the central tenet of Carvaka philosophy?
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The reality of the material world
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Carvaka philosophy is a materialistic philosophy, which means that it believes that the only reality is the material world. Carvakas argue that there is no evidence for the existence of a soul or an afterlife, and that the pursuit of pleasure is the only thing that is truly worthwhile.