Writings
Diogenes Laërtius mentions a series of works of Dionysius, all of which are lost:
- Περὶ ἀπαθείας - On Apathy, in two books.
- Περὶ ἀσκήσεως - On Training, in two books.
- Περὶ ἡδονῆς - On Pleasure, in four books.
- Περὶ πλούτου καὶ χάριτος καὶ τιμωρίας - On Riches, and Favours, and Revenge.
- Περὶ ἀνθρώπων χρήσεως - On the Use of Men.
- Περὶ εὐτυχίας - On Good Fortune.
- Περὶ ἀρχαίων βασιλέων - On Ancient Kings.
- Περὶ τῶν ἐπαινουμένων - On Things which are Praised.
- Περὶ βαρβαρικῶν ἐθῶν - On Barbarian Customs.
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