Natural Law in Relation to Human Life as a Fundamental Value in the Work of a Psychologist

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The theoretical goal of this article is to present the concept of natural law. The practical goal is to demonstrate the importance of natural law in relation to human life as a paramount value in the professional work of a psychologist. RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem can be formulated as the question: What is the significance of a psychologist’s approach to natural law in the context of respecting human life? This study utilizes a critical analysis and synthesis of literature on natural and statutory law, as well as the ethics of the psychology profession. PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: A psychologist has a moral obligation to present the concept of natural and statutory law in the situation of making a patient/client decision regarding the value of human life, especially in the situation of protecting human life from conception to natural death. RESEARCH RESULTS: Psychologist has a moral obligation to present the concept of natural and statutory law in the context of a patient’s/client’s decision-making regarding the value of human life, especially in the context of protecting human life from conception to natural death. CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: In their daily work, psychologists should maintain objectivity when faced with ethical dilemmas faced by patients and clients. Therefore, it is crucial to skillfully convey information about the principles of natural and statutory law in the context of human life. It is worthwhile to incorporate this topic into the education of psychology students, particularly in subjects such as counseling and psychological assessment, as well as the ethics of the psychology profession. These issues should also be incorporated into the new version of the Psychologist’s Code of Professional Ethics.