Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Clockwork Universe.
Clockwork Universe - as a noun
The view that the universe resembles a clock built by god and ticking along according to newtonian mechanics
Example Sentences
"In the clockwork universe, everything happens with predetermined precision."
"According to the clockwork universe theory, all natural events are bound by mechanical laws."
"The clockwork universe concept suggests that the universe operates like a perfectly regulated clock."
"The idea of a clockwork universe was prevalent in classical physics."
"Some philosophers argue that the clockwork universe model undermines the notion of free will."