Question

How did scholars during the Scientific Revolution determine if something were true?

Answer 1

Before 1500, scholars generally decided what was true or false by referring to an ancient Greek or Roman author or to the Bible. Few European scholars chal- lenged the scientific ideas of the ancient thinkers or the church by carefully observing nature for themselves.

Answer 2

by referring to an ancient Greek or Roman author or to the Bible. Few European scholars chal- lenged the scientific ideas of the ancient thinkers or the church by carefully observing nature for themselves.