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Abstract

This article deals with H Dooyeweerd's views on the jural idea. As such It also investigates L. M. du Plessis's criticism of Dooyeweerd's theory. H. G. Stoker's views on the "order of creation" and the "order of the fall of man and the redemption In Christ Jesus" are subsequently investigated. It is concluded that apart from the jural idea (according to the cosmic dimension of modalities) a more embracing view of the law is needed. The "Philosophy of the Idea of Creation's" recognition of the ontic law according to the order of creation, provides us with a more embracing view of law and justice. The recognition of a cosmic dimension of events, in this regard, also provides avenues worthy of exploration for the jural science.