Ethical formalism states that an act is good if it derives from good will regardless of the outcome (Pollock, 2014, p.33). In other words, it does not matter if negative outcomes result from the act itself if the act was made for good purposes under good intentions. Thus, it is also important to establish that there should not be an underlying motive for the actions; specifically, actions should not be made based upon personal gains because they will then be considered immoral (p.33). This means that even acts that results in positive outcomes will be considered immoral if they were made under selfish reasons. When applying this ethical framework to the situation involving the friend, his or her behavior and choices may be considered
