Denma Translation (The Art of War) - Hardcover

Sun, Tzu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570629781 ISBN 13: 9781570629785

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is right before us at all times. The key to skillful action in any situation is in knowing those things that make up the environment and then arranging them so that their power becomes available to us. It is not necessary to change the nature of things to come to victory. Crucial to Sun Tzu's vision is knowledge—especially self-knowledge—and a view of the whole that seeks to bring the conflicting views around to a vision of the larger perspective.

This translation preserves the enigmatic quality of the original text, while the accompanying line-by-line commentary and essay reveal the full implications of Sun Tzu's teachings and how they can be applied practically to a broader spectrum of situations.

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Review:

“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

About the Author:

The warrior-philosopher and master strategist Sun Tzu, about whom little is known, compiledThe Art of War more than two thousand years ago. Legend has it that he was known for the brilliant campaigns he led around the time of Confucius. His work was memorized and passed down orally, before eventually being copied onto bamboo strips and passed around.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1570629781
• ISBN 13: 9781570629785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 292