Charvak Charcha

Book Details:

• Author: Ramkrishna Bhattacharya

• Category: Philosophy

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 331

• ISBN: 978-93-92593-35-2

About The Book:

Charvak Charcha delves into the teachings and philosophy of the Charvak school of thought, also known as Lokayata, a materialistic and atheistic tradition that emerged in ancient India. The book explores the audacious philosophical stance of the Charvaks, who questioned the very foundations of religious beliefs, rejecting concepts such as God, soul, sin, and afterlife. Their views were revolutionary in a society that adhered to religious orthodoxy.

This work is the result of the lifelong efforts of Professor Ramkrishna Bhattacharya, a disciple of Debiprasad Chattopadhyay, who has been instrumental in reviving and reconstructing the Charvak tradition. His exploration sheds light on how these ancient materialistic ideas, once central to Indian philosophy, were lost over time after the 12th century but are now being rediscovered.

The book offers a comprehensive and analytical approach to Charvak philosophy, dispelling many common misconceptions and emphasizing its relevance in the ongoing debate between materialism and idealism, as well as between blind faith and free thinking. Through this work, Bhattacharya not only revives the lost teachings of Charvak but also contributes significantly to the modern understanding of Indian philosophy. The book serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the intellectual heritage of India and the philosophical struggles that continue to define human thought.