Buddhist physicalism? Non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness

The Cārvākas, an ancient Indian school of philosophy, defended an early form of materialism. Their views are contrasted with other philosophical traditions of the time, particularly those that posited non-material substances or a soul. The text examines the Cārvāka arguments and their place in the broader intellectual landscape of ancient India.

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Abstract

One of the many schools of philosophy that populated the variegated intellectual landscape of ancient India was that of the Cārvākas, who defended an early form of materialism.1 The Cārvākas were h...