Dionysius The Renegade - Writings

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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