1、Sun Tzu,Quoted from Wikipedia,Life:,The Spring and Autumn Annals states that Sun Tzu was born in Qi, while Sima Qians later Records of the Grand Historian states that Sun Tzu was a native of Wu.,He was active as a general and strategist, serving the king of Wu Hel（阖闾） in the late sixth century BC, b
2、eginning around 512 BC. Sun Tzus victories then inspired him to write The Art of War.,Sima Qian claimed that Sun Tzu later proved on the battlefield that his theories were effective (for example, at the Battle of Boju 柏举之战), that he had a successful military career, and that he wrote The Art of War
3、based on his tested expertise. However, Zuo Zhuan（左传）, an earlier historical text which provides a much more detailed account of the Battle of Boju, does not mention Sun Tzu at all.,Quoted from Wikipedia,The Art of War(孙子兵法),was traditionally ascribed to Sun Tzu. It presents a philosophy of war for
4、managing conflicts and winning battles.,Over the centuries it has been respected as “the source for all books on war”.,A bamboo version of The Art of War,Quoted from Wikipedia,The Art of War was introduced into Japan in AD 760 and the book quickly became popular among Japanese generals.,Statue of Su
5、n Tzu in Yurihama, Tottori, in Japan.,Legacy:,Quoted from Wikipedia,The book is not only popular among military theorists, but also has become increasingly popular among political leaders and those in business management.,During the twentieth century, The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practi
6、cal use in Western society as well. It continues to influence many competitive forces in Asia, Europe, and America including culture, politics, business, and sports, as well as modern warfare.,Quoted from Wikipedia,Historicity:,Some skeptics believe that this historical figure Sun Wu does not exist,
7、 which leads to heated debate between skeptics and traditionalists, particularly in China.,Traditionalists believe that Sun Wu exists because he is recorded in the Records of the Historian and the Spring and Autumn Annals. And according to Ralph Sawyer, it is very likely Sun Tzu did exist and not on
8、ly served as a general but also wrote the core of the book that bears his name.,Skeptics who identify issues with the traditionalist view point to possible anachronisms in The Art of War including terms, technology, philosophical ideas, events, and military techniques that should not have been avail
9、able to Sun Wu.,Quoted from Wikipedia,Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.治众如治寡，分数是也。What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.故兵貴勝，不貴久。Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest val
10、ley.視卒如愛子，故可與之俱死。He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.以虞待不虞者胜。,Dialectical Thinking,Quoted from Wikipedia,Summary,Many people regard the book not only as a military book, but also a work on philosophy strategy, referring to the application of military strate
11、gies as general methods and principles in all areas of social life.,In 2001, online bookseller Amazon listed the book as one of the bestsellers in the humanities category. Many contemporary scholars regard Sun Tzus wisdom to be as universal as Confuciuss(孔子) wisdom.,Quoted from Insights into Chinese Culture,Thank you !,
