Crash Course History of Science #14: The Scientific Methods

Historically speaking, there is no one scientific method. There's more than one way to make knowledge. In this episode, learn about three scientists and the methods they pioneered. Galileo's focus on rational comparison of theories about natural phenomena to Bacon's focus on experiment and social norms promoting research, and then Descarte's reminder to always ask yourself how sure you are that you know stuff. [13:04]