Sun Tzu The Art Of War 2/10

he Art of War is attributed to Sun Tzu, and it was originally called 孫子兵法 (pinyin: Sunzi Bingfa), or simply 孫子 Sun Tzu. It presents a philosophy of war for managing conflicts and winning battles. Contrary to popular belief, it contains not only the writings of the original author, but also commentary and clarifications from later military philosophers, such as Li Quan and Du Mu. It is accepted as a masterpiece on strategy and frequently cited and referred to by generals and theorists since its publication, translation and distribution the world over.[4]

Of the texts written before the unification of China in the 2nd century BC, six major works survived, including The Art of War. During the Song Dynasty in the early 1st millennium AD, the six works were combined with a Tang Dynasty text into a collection called the Seven Military Classics. As a central part of that compilation, The Art of War formed the foundations of orthodox military theory in China. Illustrating this point, the book was required reading to pass the tests needed for imperial appointment to military positions.[5]

In the book, Sun Tzu uses language that may be unusual in a text on warfare and strategy. For example, the 11th chapter states that a leader must be "serene and inscrutable" and capable of comprehending "unfathomable plans". The meaning of such statements are clearer when interpreted in the context of Taoist thought and practice. Sun Tzu viewed the ideal general as an enlightened Taoist master, which has led to The Art of War being considered a prime example of Taoist strategy.[6] The Art of War is distinguished from similar Western works, such as Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz's On War, by this spiritual dimension. Awareness of the Taoist viewpoint in The Art of War is essential to understanding its intended meaning.[7]

The book is not only popular among military theorists, but it has also become increasingly popular among political leaders and those in business management. Despite its title, The Art of War addresses strategy in a broad fashion, touching upon public administration and planning. The text outlines theories of battle but also advocates diplomacy and cultivating relationships with other nations as essential to the health of a state.[4] In fact, it is still in use to this very day by the army as a basis of strategies.

In the early 1970s, scholars uncovered a collection of ancient texts written on unusually well-preserved bamboo slips. Among them were The Art of War and Sun Bin's Military Methods. Although Han Dynasty bibliographies noted the latter publication as extant and written by a descendant of Sun, it had since been lost. The finding of Sun Bin's work was therefore considered to be extremely important, because of Sun Bin's relationship to Sun Tzu, and the work's illustration of military thought in late Chinese antiquity. The discovery as a whole expanded the total known Chinese military works by hundreds. However, Sun Bin's treatise is the only known additional text surviving from the ancient period or bearing a close association with Sun Tzu

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[drumndbassdubndstep]

your argument is invalid.. china will take over the world.. all the worlds is in debt to china

[MilitiaHQ]

@drumndbassdubndstep America and others will default against China before they be allowed to take over the world. China may be a growing economic power but they still dont have the military to back up their clout, well at least not for another 10-20 years. The US has 5 years to get its shit together or its military will begin to erode. This is why i believe the sabre rattling is rife today. The US has an agenda to fill before this happens.

[MilitiaHQ]

Guys lay off the race issue, that and name calling is the last refuge of the dimwit, i think there are better people here than that.

[91Tribual]

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[MilitiaHQ]

@91Tribual Me to dude and nothing like a bit of Asian pussy to.

[HistoryHmoobGuy]

Asian people are the most hated people in America.. They make fun of our height, our eyes, our food, our cars, our motorcycles, or family, our skin, YET THEY COPY EVERYTHING FROM US...

LONG LIVE THE GREAT ASIAN RACE !!!

[HistoryHmoobGuy]

@Tyrik73 FUNNY !, We know the same stuff !

allot of people dont !, instead they think white people are perfect angels !

everything you said is the truth !, and i respect that !

[Tyrik73]

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[Tyrik73]

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[Tyrik73]

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[LadyGenieOfTheLamp]

@LadyGenieOfTheLamp to gain tactical intelligence ? t

[LadyGenieOfTheLamp]

@LadyGenieOfTheLamp to scare china

[LadyGenieOfTheLamp]

well what do you think the goal of the vietnam war was? to make it a 51st state? imoho it was to test some new weapons. a reoccuring element in us warfare

[LadyGenieOfTheLamp]

goal of shess is to trap the king. so you can interogate him... lolz

[kaindrg]

@MilitiaHQ lol no most ppl are dimwits.