Classicists and philosophers explore the three aspects of Stoic poet, dramatist, and political satirist Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4BC-65AD). Among their topics are his thoughts on moral theory and moral improvement, the Stoic theory of cognition, paradox and reversal in his Consolatio ad Helviam Matrem, and cosmic disruption in his Thyestes. Seven of the 10 papers are from a February 2004 conference at Columbia University. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)