Theory of Knowledge in Carvaka Philosophy

Abstract

This academic article aims to present the theory of knowledge in Charvaka
philosophy. It found that correct knowledge is knowledge obtained directly from the five senses namely eye, ear, nose, tongue, and body only, rejecting knowledge gained from inference. Because, it is just an organized guess and does not provide exact knowledge and the knowledge gained from Verbal Testimony, including Scriptures or Textbooks because this will give you uncertain knowledge. In addition, cause doubt because of the messages heard and seeing that it is not directly from our experiences