尉繚子 by active 4th century B.C. Liao Wei
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| Author | Wei, Liao, active 4th century B.C. |
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| Title | 尉繚子 |
| Alternate Title | Wei Liao Zi (Military Science of Wei Liao Zi) |
| Credits | Produced by Wan Ting Gong |
| Summary | "尉繚子" by active 4th century B.C. Liao Wei is a military treatise written during the early period of Chinese philosophical thought. This book is a significant work in the realm of military strategy and philosophy, primarily focusing on the principles and ethics of warfare. It likely explores themes of governance, military organization, and the relationship between leaders and their troops from the perspective of ancient Chinese military wisdom. The text is structured as a dialogue, featuring various principles and strategies related to warfare and statecraft. It emphasizes the importance of moral virtue, intelligence, and planning over sheer brute strength in military conflicts. The book discusses the dynamics of various battle formations and strategies, addressing how leaders should manage their troops, the significance of terrain, and the ethical considerations of warfare, including the appropriate use of force and the treatment of both allies and enemies. Overall, "尉繚子" serves as both a practical manual for military leaders and a philosophical exploration of the ethics of warfare, aiming to create a coherent framework for understanding power and responsibility within the context of military action. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7219 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 50 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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