Who among the following were known as 'materialists' in sixth century BCE India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Lokayatas
The teachers of the tradition of the Lokayatas are usually described as materialists.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.3 Debates and discussions … The first teacher belonged to the tradition of the Ajivikas. They have often been described as fatalists: those who believe that everything is predetermined. The second teacher belonged to the tradition of the Lokayatas, usually described as materialists. Texts from these traditions have not survived, so we know about them only from the works of other traditions.” |