In our modern world, man has sought to control nature in many ways. How have we succeeded? How have we failed? Do you agree or disagree with the philosophy of naturalist – – the nature is brutal and beyond our control? Why?

The famous Canadian author Jack London believed in naturalism. If you read some of his stories like To Build a Fire, the general theme revolves around the power of nature over the hubris of man. I think nature will always dominate man. We are still helpless in the wake of earthquakes and tsunamis. The ravages of climate change are even more indication that man cannot contain nature: especially when she is disrespected.