孫子兵法道家新註解   By: Jingwu Tang

"孫子兵法道家新註解" by Jingwu Tang offers a fresh perspective on the ancient Chinese text "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Tang expertly dives deep into the philosophical and strategic concepts presented in the original work, providing insightful commentary and modern interpretations. The incorporation of Daoist principles adds a unique and valuable layer to understanding the intricate strategies outlined by Sun Tzu. Overall, Tang's commentary breathes new life into this classic text and offers readers a thought-provoking examination of timeless wisdom.

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孫子曰： 兵者，國之大事也；死生之地，存亡之道，不可不察也。 故經之以五，校之以計，以索其情。一曰道，二曰天，三曰地，四 曰將，五曰法。道者：令民與上同意者也；故可與之死，可與之生，民 弗詭也。天者：陰陽、寒暑，時制也；順逆，兵勝也。地者：高下、廣 狹、遠近、險易、死生也。將者：智、信、仁、勇、嚴也。法者：曲制 、官道、主用也。凡此五者，將莫不聞；知之者勝，不知者不勝。故校 之以計，以索其情。曰：主孰賢？將孰能？天地孰得？法令孰行？兵眾 孰強？士卒孰練？賞罰孰明？吾以此知勝負矣。 ... Continue reading book >>