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Cārvāka (Sanskrit: चार्वाक), also known as Lokāyata, is a system of Indian philosophy that assumes various forms of materialism, philosophical skepticism and religious indifference.

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Do charvakas believe in reincarnation?

No, they do not. The Chárváka system is a materialistic philosophy developed by Brihaspati. From the Sarva darshana Samgraha While life is yours, live joyously; None can escape Death's searching eye: …
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Can anyone provide download/reading links of Charvaka Scriptures in English?

The Brhaspatya sūtras (Lokāyata sutras) are the foundational texts of the nastika Charvaka school. This text has been lost, and is known only from fragmentary quotations. … The Sarva Darshana Sangraha written by Sri Madhava Acharya, a pontiff of Sringeri Math in the lineage of Adi Shankara in 1331 AD gives a detailed account of Charvaka, but it doesn't quote Charvaka texts …
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What is the most logical argument can be given against charvakas materialistic philosophy by...

Charvaka believes only in perception as a pramana. Earth appears flat based on perception. Sun appears to set and rise but actually it does not. …
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