Abstract

In this study, examinations will be made on the nature of the mechanistic universe conception. The mechanistic conception of the universe has created serious effects in all areas of life by giving direction to western ways of thinking. Copernicus’ heliocentric system, Galileo’s mathematical method, Bacon’s scientific methodology, Descartes’ search for certainty and philosophical expressions by distinguishing matter- spirit, and Newton’s deterministic machine understanding shaped mechanistic understanding. The mechanistic vision, which argues that complex wholes can be understood by reducing them to basic building blocks, has become the method of science for centuries. The mechanistic understanding has brought along many problems when it is tried to be applied to social and human sciences as well as natural sciences. Considering the impact of the mechanistic universe conception, which plays a decisive role in many fields and brings along many problems, the necessity of the examination is clearly seen. The main emphasis of the study is on the idea that the mechanistic understanding of the universe is incompatible with the functioning of the universe. It is suggested that turning towards the universe with a view that is more compatible with the nature of things and the functioning of the universe is quite significant in terms of eliminating problems.