The Art of War - Hardcover

Tzu, Sun

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570625522 ISBN 13: 9781570625527

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 2000

Synopsis

The Art of War is more than just a ancient Chinese war manual: It is a store of wisdom that answers the perennial question, How are we to act effectively within a never-ending flow of change? The living quality of Sun Tzu's strategic masterpiece has never been clearer than in this simple, bold new translation. The result is text that provides us with an understanding of how to achieve victory over war—how we can win without fighting—in practical terms that anyone can apply to conflicts in our everyday lives. This new edition includes engaging essays and commentary to deepen the reader's understanding of how to apply Sun Tzu's insights in modern day life.
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu teaches us how to overcome our adversaries without destroying them. The essence of this approach lies in the concept of "taking whole"—bringing the opponent into one's own sphere. How can readers apply this wisdom? If they assume the perspective of the Sage Commander, noting the conditions of every conflict, then skillful action becomes apparent in any given situation. Original essays and commentary clearly articulate this perspective.
Awareness of the present moment, the translators show, holds the key to implementing Sun Tzu's principles in our daily lives. "Develop an intimate understanding of the text as a living practice," they advise. "Then, like its earlier lineage holders, we can move outward into our world and act."

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“The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu’s wisdom in everyday situations.”—James A. Autry, co-author of "Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching"

“The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life.”—"Library Journal"

“An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius.”—Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu s wisdom in everyday situations. James A. Autry, co-author of "Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching"

The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life. "Library Journal"

An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius. Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania"

"The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu's wisdom in everyday situations."--James A. Autry, co-author of Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching

"The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life."--Library Journal

"An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius."--Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Book Description

The ancient Chinese treatise of military strategy is now a business classic and here brought up to date by bestselling author and military scholar James Clavell.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1570625522
• ISBN 13: 9781570625527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208