Question

According to Cārvāka philosophy, what is liberation (apavargah)?

• A. Death (marana)
• B. Pleasure (sukha)
• C. Freedom or Release (mukti)
• D. Wealth (artha)

Hint:

When dealing with philosophical questions, focus on the core tenets of the philosophical school being referenced.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Cārvāka philosophy, also known as Lokāyata, is a materialistic school of Indian philosophy. According to Cārvāka, liberation (it{apavargah}) is identified with death (it{marana}), as it represents the cessation of suffering and the end of life itself.
Key points:
1. Cārvāka rejects the notion of an afterlife, karma, and spiritual liberation (it{mukti}) as found in other Indian philosophical systems.
2. For Cārvāka, life is about maximizing sensory pleasure (it{sukha}), but liberation (it{apavargah}) is not equated with pleasure—it is simply the natural end of life, i.e., death.
3. it{Freedom or release} (C) and it{wealth} (D) are not considered forms of liberation in this philosophy.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Death (it{marana}).