Bibliograph

The art of war, the Denma translation, translation, essays and commentary by the Denma Translation Group

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The art of war, the Denma translation, translation, essays and commentary by the Denma Translation Group

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-237) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

44579045

Responsibility statement

translation, essays and commentary by the Denma Translation Group

Review

"At the core of the ancient strategy manual known as The Art of War is the understanding that conflict is an inescapable part of human life. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction, we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. Crucial to this strategic vision is knowledge - especially self-knowledge - and a view of the whole that seeks to bring the conflicting views around to a larger perspective." "This new translation carefully preserves the enigmatic quality of the original - allowing us to discover innumerable insights in its lines millennia after this oral tradition was first set down. Line-by-line commentary and three extensive essays reveal the broader implications of Sun Tzu's teachings and how they can be applied to everyday circumstances. As a result, the classic's basic vocabulary takes on new meaning. War is any situation that demands hard choices about creation and destruction, life or death. The state is the system in which we live - our household, our culture or society, or our own mind. Defense ensures the integrity of our boundaries and allows life to flourish within them. And victory lies in bringing others around to embracing a larger view - one that includes their own - without ever going to battle."--Jacket

Sub title

the Denma translation

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