Which of the following Indian School of Philosophy rejects the Vedic Authority?

Correct option is C

Charvaka Philosophy rejects the Vedic authority. It is an ancient Indian materialist school of thought that denies the existence of an afterlife, the authority of the Vedas, and the existence of deities. The Charvakas advocate for a philosophy based on direct perception, empirical evidence, and a skeptical view of religious and supernatural claims.
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1. Charvaka Philosophy is also known as Lokayata.
2. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of material well-being and pleasure in this life.
3. It criticizes rituals, sacrifices, and the caste system upheld by the Vedic traditions.
4. Samkhya Philosophy, one of the six orthodox schools, does not reject the Vedas but interprets them in its way.
5. Nyaya Philosophy focuses on logic and epistemology, accepting the Vedic authority.
6. Vaisesika Philosophy is concerned with categorizing the nature of the world, accepting the Vedic texts.
Additional Information:
· Charvaka Philosophy: Its key texts are lost, but its teachings are known through references in other philosophical works.
· Samkhya Philosophy: Dualistic system considering both purusha (spirit) and prakriti (matter) as fundamental realities.
· Nyaya Philosophy: Known for its contributions to Indian logic and epistemology.
· Vaisesika Philosophy: It is closely associated with Nyaya and focuses on metaphysics and naturalism.