A man makes a donation to charity for the purpose of looking good to his friends. A deontological review of this action would find it immoral.

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Deontological ethics focuses on the intention behind actions rather than the outcomes. Since the man's intention is self-serving rather than genuinely altruistic, a deontological perspective would consider the action immoral.

A Man Makes a Donation to Charity for the Purpose