Charvaka
Theory of knowledge
Refutation of Inference
Argument against Vyapti
By Perception
By Inference
By Verbal Testimony
By Causal Relation
Refutation of Verbal Testimony
Refutation of Comparison
Criticism
By Nyay
By Buddhist
By Jaina
himself takes help of reason. Venkatanatha also says this
perception also invalid
perceiving an object involves inference. Similar argument by kant
argument by inference
several objects that can't be perceived
practical life will become impossible
horizon of knowledge will become limited
he reasons validity of perception by inference
argument with critics
denies transcendental entities using inference
Metaphysics
Soul
Pluralistic Materialism
God
Ethics
hedonism
heaven myth
liberation impossible
artha and kama
Importance
Free thinking
Skepticism
Saved from dogmatism
pleasure only possible good
wealth only good as means of enjoyment
Attacked orthodoxy
Supplied questions
Epistemology similar to pragmatists and logical positivists
Yadrccehavada
as long as alive
common experience
no independent perception