ARTSSCI 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Typewriter, Aphorism, Taoism
27 Feb 2017
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Lived during the (cid:498)spring and autumn(cid:499) period. Contemporary of confucius: lived and worked around the same time, daoism. Aphorism short, bullet-point form: the way it is written actually reflects the ideas of the writing. Key ideas: wars can be won before the battle even begins through planning and preparation. Strength/raw power are secondary if done right: confront adversaries on your terms not theirs. Deception and subtlety are crucial: preparedness + adaptability = victory. Anticipate and be ready for all contingencies: the side with more/better information wins. China"s modern rise may be attributed to sun tzu"s legacy. The art of war is often read in non-military contexts today: business, sports. Likely due to its richness in strategy techniques. Sun tzu was not the first to consider these types of ideas, but may be the first to explicitly write about them. (cid:498)keep still about your intentions, or you will startle your quarry. (cid:499)
