The Right Thing to Do

Bernard Williams is known for his critique of utilitarianism, particularly in his book 'Utilitarianism for and against'. He uses interesting examples, such as the 'Jim and the Indians' scenario, to argue against the idea that the right thing to do is always the one with the best consequences. In this scenario, Jim, a botanist, encounters a village where 20 people are about to be shot. By engaging with the officer, Jim tries to negotiate a better outcome for the villagers.