Question

during medieval times before the scientific revolution, how did people determine whether something was true? how was this method of determining truth flawed?

Explanation:

Before the Scientific Revolution in Medieval times, people often relied on authority figures such as religious leaders, classical philosophers like Aristotle, and the teachings of the Church to determine truth. They also used traditional beliefs and superstitions. This method was flawed because these authorities could be wrong, and their knowledge was sometimes based on limited understanding or dogma. There was little emphasis on empirical evidence - testing and observing things firsthand. For example, if Aristotle said something about the natural world, it was often accepted as truth without further investigation.

Answer:

People determined truth by relying on authority figures (religious leaders, classical philosophers, Church teachings), traditional beliefs, and superstitions. This method was flawed as authorities could be wrong, knowledge was based on limited understanding/dogma, and there was a lack of emphasis on empirical evidence.