Naturales quaestiones

Written by Seneca around AD 65, 'Natural Questions' is a Latin work that delves into the natural sciences of the time, including topics such as rivers, earthquakes, wind, snow, meteors, and comets.

The work is characterized by its combination of scientific inquiry and moralizing passages, reflecting the Stoic philosophy that connects the study of nature with ethical behavior.

Seneca discusses the views of other thinkers, both Greek and Roman, and uses his observations and reasoning to explore the ethical implications of natural phenomena.

The work aims to demonstrate the close connection between the study of nature and Stoic ethics, encouraging readers to live 'according to nature'.