The Virtue of not fighting (buzheng zhi de) is the cardinal principle of this masterpiece coming from the sixth century BC China, where winning means applying cunning and wisdom without commitment, in accordance with the legacy of Taoism and its foundations. The first and the most studied practical and strategic manual about the art of conflict represents one of the highest fruits of the cultural flowering of that extraordinary historical and philosophical period of the known world.
The text, enriched by an in-depth introduction on the theme of war in history and in the Chinese context in particular, presents a commentary for each chapter providing useful indications and reflections to implement ethical behavior.
The text, enriched by an in-depth introduction on the theme of war in history and in the Chinese context in particular, presents a commentary for each chapter providing useful indications and reflections to implement ethical behavior.
