Many thinkers in Greco-Roman antiquity thought carefully about causation in the physical world, including the first-century Stoic philosopher Seneca. Though his Natural Questions focuses on the causes and nature of things like comets, earthquakes, winds, and the Nile's annual flood, Seneca contrasts these phenomena with many unnatural and irrational aspects of human behavior. On Thursday, October 12, join Professor Gareth Williams (Classics) for a seminar on Seneca's reflections on the natural world and human nature. We will approach the Natural Questions from several perspectives, including modern-day environmentalism.