Evolution of Scientific Beliefs Before the Scientific Method

Exploring the historical context and evolution of scientific beliefs before the establishment of the scientific method, the chapter discusses the ancient belief in the theory of the four humors, geocentrism, and the challenges faced by early scientists like Copernicus and Kepler. It delves into how scientific ideas were formed without rigorous testing, the limitations of early methods, and the eventual transition to more accurate scientific understandings through the works of Paracelsus and William Harvey.