Art of War by Sun Tsu What are the main points of the Art of War by Sun Tsu? Sun Zi Art of War (? ) is the most well-known Chinese military treatise that is known to the Chinese as well as the western world. Written around the 4th to 5th century B. Continue Reading...
Careful, well-considered, and disciplined application of knowledge gained from experience, observation, and study can combine to create optimal conditions for success, in war and in business. Further, according to Sun Tzu, commitment to remaining f Continue Reading...
Summary/Abstract The subject of terrain is covered exclusively in one of the thirteen chapters in Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. In fact, terrain is addressed throughout The Art of War, so critical is positioning to tactical advantage and strategy. Continue Reading...
Sun Tsu Art of War Sun Tzu as Confucian Scholar-Soldier Sun Tzu and his famous book The Art of War cannot be understood apart from the Chinese cultural and historical context that produced them, although his concepts were widely borrowed and imitat Continue Reading...
Sun Tzu -- Art of War In his famous book The Art of War, Sun-zi (Sun Tzu) was evidently influenced by Confucian ideals, such as his statements about the avoiding prolonged war if possible and the most successful generals being those who could win wi Continue Reading...
Art of War" by Sun-Tzu, and "On War" by Karl von Clausewitz. Specifically it will discuss how the two authors might have viewed and dissected war at sea. These two philosophers wrote of war at very different times in history, and yet neither of them Continue Reading...
General James Mattis led U.S. Marine Corps into war in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004 where he earned the nickname, “Mad Dog.” During the battle, members of the U.S. Marine Corps shot at ambulances and aid workers following General Mattis’ Continue Reading...
Sun Tzu and Clausewitz on War War on Terror: The Relevance of Historical Perspectives on War Sarah Miller (2012) evaluated the relevance of historical texts for explaining contemporary society's efforts to combat terrorism. The two texts chosen for Continue Reading...
In Chapter Six "Weak Points and Strong," Sun Tzu declares that the first combatants in the field who awaits the arrival of the enemy "will be fresh for the fight," while those that arrive later will be exhausted and unable to fight properly. Theref Continue Reading...
254). Evans wondered if in fact the two organizations have not heeded advice from the likes of Tzu: "…Can we be more proactive, anticipating and knowing what our 'enemies' are planning?" he wondered (p. 254). Evans (p. 254) also wonders if Tz Continue Reading...
Karl von Clausewitz & Sun Tzu Comparative Analysis of Karl von Clausewitz's theory and Sun Tzu's art of war Civilization has evolved throughout history with numerous incidents of wars, conflicts, and destruction of territories and societies. Th Continue Reading...
" (XII) but even if employees are paid, they must still be loyal for other reasons, as quite often talented employees can just find a job elsewhere. "Therefore, "the arms with which a prince defends his state" must be "his own," counsels the author o Continue Reading...
If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand." (Tzu) But the t Continue Reading...
Sun Tzu and Military Classics Sun Tzu believed in freedom of action, mobility, surprise, deception and indirect attacks rather than frontal assaults. His method was always to "entice the enemy, to unbalance him, and to create a situation favorable f Continue Reading...
Business Before Referencing Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. Forward by James Clavell. New York: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., What does an ancient Chinese classic about the nature of a now-obsolete form of warfare have to teach us, in modernity, about how Continue Reading...
Lai and Clausewitz Clausewitz (1989) defined war as an “act of human intercourse” (p. 149), and just as in intercourse there are various modes of expressing oneself or making a point so too in warfare are there various strategies. Lai (20 Continue Reading...
Al-Qaeda Developing a Coherent Strategy for a Long War with Al-Qaeda The phrase 'War on Terror' would have been a very uncommon phenomena if it was discussed somewhere near the 1970s. Till then, wars had only been fought amongst nations for the rac Continue Reading...
Lao Tze and Sun Tzu "War" Chicago citation War has been a part of the human condition since humans first stood upright thousands of years ago. Every culture and society has engaged in it, while simultaneously attempting to control and eliminate it. Continue Reading...
("Daoism," 2007) Similarly, by realizing that the ultimate goal of war is peace and prosperity ("There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare" -- para 6, Chapter II) Sun Tzu suggests the harmony of war and peace just as Continue Reading...
connecting the reader with the time period in which it was written. This is why the writings of the distant past, even in translation, are among the most fascinating to modern scholars. Anthropologists such as Saussure, Joseph Campbell and others we Continue Reading...
Recommendation for TrumanIntroductionIn the critical juncture of April 1945, President Truman sought strategies to end the war with Japan decisively within a year, explicitly excluding the use of nuclear weapons. This essay recommends an approach tha Continue Reading...
The Art and Science of WarWar is as much an art as it is a science. There is in fact a science to art. Mathematical certitude, line, color, shape, the use of space, the logic of the mindit is all there in any artistic endeavor. One must understand th Continue Reading...
768). Yet the widespread slaughter of people in the name of total war was a principle varying point between Asian and Western powers during the 19th century. Despite whatever moral and philosophical objections Clausewitz might have raised to total Continue Reading...
Why Great Britain FailedIn spite of Great Britain\\\'s naval strength at the time of the American War for Independence, there were some lapses in strategy and a misunderstanding of colonial resolve that led to Britains loss of its American colonies. Continue Reading...
By placing these lessons within the context of the battlefield, Sun Tzu provided thousands of years of audiences with a Taoist approach to conflict and to warfare. Taoism is traditionally thought of as a peaceful, natural philosophy that avoids fig Continue Reading...
Sun Tzu informs that we cannot punish people until they feel loyalty to us: namely, until they consider themselves members of our group. 10. Keep them guessing This quality may be pertinent only to leaders of a business / corporation. Her Sun Tzu Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Silk Road and Its Impact on Ancient China: Explore how the Silk Road facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and economic growth in Ancient China, influencing its development and interaction with the Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Political Structure of Ancient Chinese Dynasties: This essay topic explores the intricacies of the political systems that were established during ancient China's dynastic periods. It analyzes the e Continue Reading...
Warren Buffett Profile & Analysis Warren Buffett Warren Buffett as an entrepreneur is a vexing case as many people view him as a hero of entrepreneurship while others view him as an example of entrepreneurship run amok and/or as a man that enga Continue Reading...
875). Often success introduces complacency, rigidity, and over confidence that eventually erode a firm's capability and product relevance. Arie de Geus (1997) identified four main traits for a successful firm; the first is the ability to change with Continue Reading...
Developments in Air Doctrine from 1903 to the End of World War IIAir doctrine is essentially an innovation of the 20th Century whose origin can be traced back to 1903 when the Wright brothers flew the first airplane (Bakshi, 1999). However, the first Continue Reading...
S. involvement in World War II. Is it possible to have a general theory of war? Perhaps the most well-known "theory" of war is articulated in Matthew 24:6: "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. . . . Such things must happen" (New International Continue Reading...
Strategy -- Rulers, States and War It is very difficult to look at the history of humanity and define a number of common, yet intangible philosophies of action that seem to be part of the overall human condition. One of these intangibles is the hum Continue Reading...
Moral Law Sun Tzu understood that if a country or a culture is to go to war against an enemy, then the leader of that country or culture must have the total support of his people and particularly of his warriors. He describes this phenomenon as the Continue Reading...
Tzu argues that strategy is important in that a successful general or leader can and will adapt to changing conditions on the battlefield, and that the art of war is more about adaptability and the risks and opportunities that come with the constant Continue Reading...
Asian Culture It was created in 1949. It was first showcased in 1936 (Berlin). Cannot find any record of this person…is this the most common spelling of the (1936, Berlin) It was standardized in 1958. It was first created in 1958. There Continue Reading...
religion, origin, cultural practices and its influences on Confucianism. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that is developed from the life and teachings of Buddha. Buddhism has almost 380 million followers all over the world. The number has bee Continue Reading...
Andre Malraux's novel, Man's Fate reflects the human realities and costs of war that have been depicted throughout Chinese literature. In his depiction of characters like Ch'en, Ferral, Old Gisor, Kyo and Katov, Malraux gives life to the terrible rea Continue Reading...
intelligence operations. What role would state and local police play in these operations? What are the limits on their role? Intelligence operations can tremendously aid in the prevention of terrorist and criminal acts. The problem with intelligenc Continue Reading...
The Decisiveness of the Battles for Guadalcanal and the Solomon IslandsBy any measure, World War II was the costliest war in human history, but the Allied victory in the Pacific Theater is frequently overlooked by the momentous defeat of Hitler and t Continue Reading...
