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The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern Thought

por Sun Tzu, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Mencius

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The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are wise. The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years, and continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom. IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner 2017!… (más)
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Why I picked up his book: I read this as a teen, really enjoyed it from the very beginning to the end and wanted to revisit it.

Here is the PDF for the full summary. https://www.getstoryshots.com/books/the-art-of-war-summary/

History: Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War. This classic military strategy book is based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of the military have used the teaching of Sun Tzu. Since then, many have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business, and everyday life.

The most critical factor to a winning strategy is in the planning stage. You must calculate your strengths and weaknesses against the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses. Only then can you properly decide if it is advantageous to attack, stay put, or flee.
The best offensive move to victory is to psychologically destroy the enemy before the actual war occurs and take them over in peace with no killing necessary. Take their mind and heart out, and the enemy has no chance.

Chapter 1: Laying Plans

He outlines the five fundamental factors associated with war: moral influence, weather, terrain, command, and doctrine.

Weather and Terrain

Command and Doctrine

Chapter 2: Waging War

There are several factors that generals have to ensure are accounted for before combat. Otherwise, failure is guaranteed due to a lack of decisive speed:
* Hunger
* Thirst
* Attachment to accumulated loot
* Outrage at an injustice

Chapter 3: Attack by Strategy

Sun Tzu provides a list of tactics that can be adopted during the war in order of preference:
1. Attack the enemy’s strategy or plans
2. Separate the enemy from its allies
3. Attack the army

Sun Tzu also provides five circumstances in which victory may be predicted:
1. Suppose the leader knows as much about the opposition’s troops as he knows about himself and his troops. This knowledge will allow the leader to know when to advance and when to retreat.
2. If the leader knows the correct use of both small and large forces.
3. If the leader knows how to forge ranks unified in purpose.
4. If the leader knows how to be patient when the opposition might struggle to be patient.
5. If the leader knows that his sovereignty should never interfere with the decisions he is making.
Further tips provided by Sun Tzu:
* Surround the enemy if your forces significantly outnumber the enemy’s forces.
* If you have five times more troops than your enemy, you should attack them. If you have two times more, then you should divide the enemy and fight them that way.
* If your enemy outnumbers you, then you should hide. Plus, if they significantly outnumber you, then you should escape.
* You need a general who can make his own decisions without people above them interfering.
Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Chapter 5: Use of Energy

Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong
“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
– SUN TZU

Chapter 7: Maneuvering

Chapter 8: Variation of Tactics
Circumstances sometimes call for different tactics and different choices. There are cities you should not attack. There are roads you should not take.
In your preparation, you see that some choices will be catastrophic. These tactics all come from the general, and there are five major ways that a general can fail when deciding tactics.
1. Being reckless and impatient leads to destruction.
2. Cowardice and fear lead to eventual capture.
3. A hasty temper means one can be baited and provoked.
4. A high standard of honor means one might be susceptible and sensitive to shame.
5. Excessive compassion for the troops might make a general second guess his decisions and worry about them instead of focusing on victory alone.

Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Chapter 10: Classification of Terrain

Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

Chapter 13: The Use of Spies

Thought: this book has a plethora of things that can be used in many ways. Reason, planning, purpose, seeing the whole picture and acting in ways to win, Excel, succeed

Why I finished this read: I could not out it down.

I wish everybody could read it. It us awesome. I five it a 5 star rating. ( )
  DrT | Feb 19, 2022 |
The Art Of War & Other Classics Of Easter Philosophy showcases some of the most timeless and meaningful eastern philosophical classics to exist. The best part is that the book is as beautiful outside as the knowledge is endless in the inside.

With ivory white paper, and a solid binding and spine to boot, the Cantebury Classics offer a LOT of value in a leatherbound book. In fact, out of all the Cantebery Classics its hands down my favorite one - aesthetically pleasing and content-wise.

To get a broader perspective of what the book contains, the Table Of Content Follows:

The Art Of War [Without Commentary]
The Art Of War [With Commentary]
The Tao Te Ching
Confucius Analects
The Great Learning
The Doctrine Of The Mean
The Works Of Mencius

Having recently read the Tao Te Ching and Confucius' Analects, it was a pleasant surprise to see them here again.

The gems of wisdom contained in those books is much to ruminate upon, so having those books, along with The Art Of Wars and others was just like having Christmas seven days in a row.

If you are interested in any of the above books and also plan to venture into the other books covered in the table of contents sometime, do yourself a favor and get this book. You will NOT regret it. It will also save you money when you add the prices of all six works. Even if purchased all used they will cost more than this one.

Having been given multiple copies of Art of War it still didn't detract me from getting this one. Wouldn't hesitate getting one again, and in fact am considering purchasing one for posterity's sake since this one's getting highlighted and written upon with notes to the hilt.

The smorgasbord of insights within the pages in this book is as lucid as it is prodigious. ( )
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The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are wise. The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years, and continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom. IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner 2017!

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