👉 Mechanicalism is a philosophical and scientific theory that posits that all natural phenomena are caused by physical forces, such as gravity or electromagnetic radiation. It emphasizes the role of matter in the universe and suggests that the universe was created by God or some higher power rather than by chance. The idea of mechanicalism is closely related to the concept of "the laws of physics" which describe how objects behave under their natural conditions. According to mechanicalists, these laws are not only fundamental but also universal and