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