Political philosopher Larry May will give a series of lectures on the University of Iowa campus Oct. 16-18 as an Ida Cornelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor.

May has published more than 30 books and has performed considerable work on issues of international criminal law, collective responsibility, and war. He currently serves as a professor of law and political science at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, and is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law.

A schedule of events is below. Additional information can be found on the Philosophy Colloquium website. All lectures are free and open to the public.

• Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 12:40 p.m. in the UI College of Law faculty lounge, "The UN Charter, Human Rights Law, and Contingent Pacifism"
• Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in 40 Schaeffer Hall, "Traditional and Contingent Pacifism." A reception will follow at the North Room, IMU.
• Friday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. in 109 English-Philosophy Building, "Innocence and Complicity"

May’s visit was made possible by the Office of the Provost and the UI Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and co-sponsored by the Center for Human Rights and the College of Law.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to attend this event, contact Assistant Professor Jovana Davidovicin advance at jovana-davidovic@uiowa.edu or 319-335-0031.