The Art of War explained by a Psychologist

I hate war, but I am a student of war...
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[@Camcolito]

'Until you read it yourself, you will never understand a book in a thousand KZbin commentaries' - Sun Tzu

[@sp-ye7ht]

😂😁 nice one

[@daviel]

One of Sun Tzu's principle in Chinese version was 'to use the LEAST asset and resource to win a battle or to complete a mission', which is the opposite of the Western that is 'to inflict maximum damage possible to prevent opponent to recover'. This is a very HUGE difference.

[@quickbirb4852]

True, cus war is gamble. If every time you put a little money in the game. You may not win much. But you definitely won't lose all your money.

[@fukuarabu2755]

@@quickbirb4852 imagine if you keep put little money with billionaires? Who going to last longer? In the end on war is failure.

[@raymondotoole2600]

Both works

[@Loty2023]

@@raymondotoole2600 with what price?

[@yuejiang4601]

The core idea of ​​Sun Tzu's Art of War is not to start a war, which is also the current strategy of China.

[@davidjd123]

something I took from the art of war and boxing is the act of leaving an out for your opponent, in the art of war, he says, if you surround your enemy they will fight to the death, but if you leave them an out they will take the out. if you get the better of someone in a fight, and you jump on them they have nothing to lose and will go all out, the key is to get the better of them and keep your distance, keep tagging them, keep your composer, and they wont get brave and if they do they will miss since u are staying back.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Very nice 👌👍🌟

[@WookieDrake]

Insightful point!

[@DollfaceKim]

Stay calm, collected, humble, and don't ever act on emotion. This will drive your opponent nuts and they will threaten you with the weirdest, nuttiest threats which then expose their motive, their strategy and their character. Throw them off with kindness, use logic, be innocent and it will drive them even crazier. You will see every move they think they can make and you've not exposed anything about yourself because you're better than that, you don't want war in the first place and therefore you won't need it if you use this method. They will have taken themselves out.

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

This is way too much work for an individual, these ar war strategies you are paraphrasing. You most likely are a very toxic Borderliner. You are using Sun Tzu wrong, as cluster B's always do...abuse. If thats the case ..May it come back to you. Namaste

[@ajdo1991]

What an excellent explanation. As silly as it may sound, the first time I read the Art of War, I didn’t really understand it. Then I decided to watch a Chinese show called Three Kingdoms (based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms books, which are a romantic retelling of the Three Kingdoms period). Although the Art of War predates the Three Kingdoms era by 700 years, the context I gained from Three Kingdoms made the Art of War much more understandable and helped me appreciate its brilliance and after reading the Art of War I was able to appreciate Three Kingdoms more. They complemented each other perfectly.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi AJ, Thank you for your thoughtful post. I love your dedication to understand this subject better. The more I learn about the Art of War, via books and discussions with Chinese friends and family, the more I understand that this is a topic that one can study for a life time. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the perfect story to see the Art of War in action. Although it is a novel, the insights that it contains on the art of war are very valuable. My 2 favourite characters in that story are Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu. I briefly mention Guan Yu in another episode on Bold Books and Bones called: A Story in 8 books to tell Children about Spirituality kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OuZmh9ocSImJo If you are interested I have a second episode out on the Art of War. It is called: The 36 Stratagems (The Art of War Part 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 May I ask, where does your interest for The Art of War comes from? Have a great day and thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Lieven Bold Books and Bones

[@raymondotoole2600]

Same here! I’m reading it now and there are so many words that I don’t understand but as I take my time and understand them I begin to really understand. It if a lifetime of study so my plan after reading the Art of War is to go through the book again and dissect each point. This will take some time but I want it to be automatic when thinking about the Art of war ! I do this with every book and I really enjoy the conversations I have with people

[@刘宇飞-y9o]

@@BoldBooksandBones How could you not like Zhugeliang! great video

[@langcao3544]

@@刘宇飞-y9o Bro made a bolt action reloadable multi shot crossbow, kind of like a pistol. It fires multiple shots before reloading, and is pretty powerful. BRO MADE A CROSSBOW PISTOL LITERALLY DURING THE THREE KINGDOMS PERIOD

[@chamrasbamrungratt337]

I enjoyed listening to your explanations, though haven't read "The Art of War", but you made it so clear. I would like to add to your elaborations that to the Chinese, Sun Tzu's teaching of 13 chapters is embodied in their daily lives, not only in wars but in martial arts, in social relationships, in conducting their livelihood, cultivating agriculture, Feng Shui, house construction. Sun Tzu's teaching contains stratagems to conduct life to gain happiness, peace, and prosperity as well.

[@sofiafigueroa-salas7886]

Great review and analysis of this book... I recently bought it for my 11 year old son🙂... we read it and analysed it together, trying to explain the meanings and teachings to apply on his current and future life ( and mine!)... your video makes it so much easier and clear!🙂 Thank you so much for your brilliant work🙏

[@slickmashable]

Good mom. Pls adopt me ill pay my own rent could use this kind of love

[@thomanarchos]

Thank you for the parable of Mr Kong. As an avid reader of The Art of War, the example you have given clarified what Master Sun meant by 'attack the stratagem' very well.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Thomanarchos, thank you for your kind feedback. I'm happy that you like the episode and that you are an avid reader of The Art of War. If you are interested, part 2 of The Art of War is also out now. You find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Have a great day!

[@codemechanic2024]

The art of war only made sense to me when I was placed in a leadership role in a private company: handling people, and planning and executing of project to completion. Now working in an international company meeting with different culture, sure did gives insight to protect my own interest, and knowing the other people's interest which maybe beneficial or harmful. PS. I keep listening to the audiobook version.

[@slickmashable]

Niiice

[@babaknikain]

I can't remember where I heard it but it was during my military service when we discussed SunTzu and Clausewitz when we were talking bout maskirovka, and one of our NCOs mentioned that Clausewitz had a problem with alcohol and could have been drunk when he wrote that book, thus the contradictions.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello Ruslan, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I don't know about the drinking problem of von Clausewitz, but maybe you are right. However I do remember that the book was not finished when von Clausewitz died. He had worked in irregularly on it. Often the writing was interrupted during many months because of the military campaigns in which he was involved. After his death, his wife Marie was so brave to collect his notes and to finalise the book ready for publication. It is not perfect, but nevertheless it is a book full of valuable insights. Hope to see you again Ruslan on Bold Books and Bones. FYI, I made a part 2 of this episode about the Art of War, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day.

[@PorscheAbraham]

THIS is premium content!! Thx for sharing! Keep creating!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Porsche for your kind words! Very appreciated. I will keep on creating 🌟👍🙏

[@dr.d3007]

I really enjoyed this review and have read this book several times. As a PsyD., I truly appreciate a colleague putting forth this information. Thanks.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Dr. D. for your kind words. Hope you will enjoy also part 2 on the 36 Stratagems. Available on this channel too. Have a great day!

[@Childlesscatlaby]

The irony is that to be a humanitarian or peace negotiator, you must understand the strategy of war and incentives that lead to fighting.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Indeed. That is why I hate war but I do study it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🌟📚📖🌟

[@bogwoppit792]

Better to be a Warrior in a Garden, rather than a Gardener in a War

[@geronimomiles312]

The full understanding of Tsun's book actually comes from the more direct and poetic translation ... if yor mind is flexible enough on language , and unfortunately we in the west are most trained to seek single meanings from text. Like for Lao tze , and Chuang tze , there are complete and overlapping ...levels of comprehension. Theyre truly literary masterworks as fine as Shakespeare and Melville.

[@Ilaurenrudolph]

The visual example with Mr. Kong was super helpful and made it easy to better understand stratagems! Thank you. :)

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Lauren, thank you for you feedback and your interest in the Bold Books and Bones Channel. I'm happy that it helped. This way of thinking is indeed a different way of looking at War, in comparison of how we look at it in the Western world. Sun Zi's idea was to prevent direct confrontation. If you look at the Chinese Character for Martial Arts, called Wu, then you can see that it is composed of two parts. The two characters are Ge (weapon or violence) and Zhi (stop), so Martial Arts in traditional Chinese thinking had the purpose of stopping the violence. Enjoy your day.

[@michaelnoonan352]

Having read the Art of War I was struck by ho Machiavellian it is. With its emphasis on deception and misleading and throwing the enemy off guard. And it's strange that Machiavelli himself wrote a book with the very same title.

[@ngqabuthomafu8559]

Art of War by Sun Tzu and real it's relationship to the Papacy and Jesuits kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJTXZ56OibKsqs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-4ZnV7gb-cfLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3TTfJuemLmifNU

[@michaelnoonan352]

@user-sv6th5le8t Yes, and some insights as well

[@Ginger_Hrn]

I love this book too but there's another book 'Chanakya Neeti' It basically focuses on what if there's no way except for fighting

[@Senecamarcus]

I have read his works but he doesn’t come anywhere near close to other minds. Actually, Agripia mother of Nero was a genius. If you wanna learn how to dominate people you should read her book.

[@tedmihalca]

@@Senecamarcus if people like you didn't exist, a lot of problems would go away lol

[@PHDinMeTV]

The Mr Kong illustration was very helpful and demonstrates your ability to makes things practical! Thanks for sharing 👍🏿🌸

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi PHD in ME TV, thank you for your kind feedback! 👍🏾👊🏾 If you would be interested, Part 2 of the Art of War is also available. You can find the link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Have a great day!

[@PHDinMeTV]

@@BoldBooksandBones For sure! I already have it in my WATCH LATER so stay tuned for my next comment! 🤗

[@Wolf-rc1tf]

How is that helpful. Mr. Kong is lying and deceiving C. That’s morally wrong.

[@shad-o9703]

@@Wolf-rc1tf deception is deception. No matter how you try and justify ur actions in the end, it would still be deception. If you think you’re able to defend yourself or even your love ones without using any deception or any means then you are completely naive.

[@Wolf-rc1tf]

@@shad-o9703 so it was okay for Biden to say “When I’m president, I will shut down the country.” Then he says “I will be the president for all people.” I was a democrat that changed tunes to that kind of bs deception. So it’s okay to do what ever it takes to get what you want, even with it being morally wrong? That’s not being naive.

[@alanOHALAN]

Sun said best approach is strategy, 2nd best is diplomacy, not so good is war, the worst is seiging cities.

[@RobertFox-r8h]

He prepares my hand to war and my heart to peace.

[@justusonsinyo5137]

This is a powerful presentation. I enjoyed it.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Justus Onsinyo for your kind words. You might also enjoy part 2 of this episode. I wish you a nice day. Lieven 🌟📖📚🌟

[@timtian448]

I read “The Art of War: Accurately Conveyed Edition” on Kindle and it is the most appropriately translated version ever. For example, it translated one of the five elements for victory "天时" into “Whether”, which is appropriate, rather than “Heaven” in other editions. The author has another book about the application in modern times.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello @timtian448 thank you for sharing your findings. Yes it is not always easy to understand old texts. Lots of work has been done by translators to find to most accurate and comprehensible way to convey the message of these ancient authors. What I usually do is reading several different translations of old texts in the hope to get a better understanding of it. Of course there might be better ways of doing it. Kind regards, Lieven

[@mr.e2962]

Book you must do a review of: the Prince.

[@robertmodalo8086]

what is that book all about?

[@mr.e2962]

@@robertmodalo8086 its about power. How to get and how to keep it.

[@Senecamarcus]

@@robertmodalo8086 it’s a book that basically tells u that the world out there is a jungle with wild animals not a nursery playground. And it arms u with knowledge to dominate other wild animals. But here’s the thing the Prince doesnt contain all ideas of Machiavelli. It’s a good read though.

[@mr.e2962]

@@Senecamarcus true. But I have read his other famous work the discourses.

[@slowpoison7800]

Technoblade brought me here but i am fascinated, n now want to read Art of war!

[@slowpoison7800]

@Alan Pelletier I don't enjoy a book if i do not read it! Thanks

[@ananya2437]

@@slowpoison7800 did you read it?

[@slowpoison7800]

@@ananya2437 I haven't got time right now, I have watched some videos of it, but there is back to back classes and exam... to cover quarantine time so, I haven't read it myself yet!

[@kjerstinwayment1949]

Its an excellent read. Its definitely a very unique piece

[@bananis7690]

Saaaame

[@prakashbalikai4069]

Try Chanakya He has given an encyclopaedia of management of state, war, strategy etc.

[@edwardtang1977]

In Chinese it means "Sun Tzu's law of war" Recommend watching "Red Cliff" , a movie that contain some art of war tactics that actually are true historical events directed by John Woo.

[@markus-ks9sf]

法 can translate to many things, 'art' is one of them.

[@yash_nirbhavane]

suprised to see the subscriber count is in the hundreds! Hope this channel grows!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Yash Nirbhavane, thank you for your kind words! Very appreciated. Feel free to share the channel with your friends ;-) FYI, Part 2 of The Art of War is out now, called The 36 Stratagems. Enjoy your day!

[@ManiKumar-ht1cf]

Wonderfully explained .thank you CAn war be viewed as a culture like sports or adventurism or something that adds to the positive aspect in moulding soldier’s culture.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello @ManiKumar-ht1cf, thank you for your kind words. I’m happy to read that you find the episode well explained. I think war is horrible and should be avoided. I feel sad whenever people try to glorify it. Also I think there are in the Martial arts a lot of positive aspects. There is the discipline, the humbleness of the true warrior, the dedication to win, the loyalty etc. Additionally if we look for example at the Samurai and some other warrior groups, there is even an esthetic in the way the dress and in the simplicity of their weapons. In part 2 of this episode, I talk about the meaning of Martial art in the Chinese culture based upon the characters they use to describe it. The meaning of the characters is to « stop the violence ». If you would be interested, you find the episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68si=vmMHEhedv7SnidXU Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. I wish you a nice day. Lieven

[@shawn092182]

One thing to keep in mind is that although related, a warrior/soldier culture is not the same as a war culture. A warrior/soldier culture, especially in ancient times, is about the individual, whether it's about discipline, strength, courage, honor, or even defeating your own "demons." It's about the self. War, on the other hand, is about defeating the enemy. And many times, it's at the cost of the individual/self.

[@prastagus3]

great explanation of Art of War as well as the difference between western thought and eastern thought. Also when you put the two book together, one can see the physical differences in the # of pages too. Didn't Clausewitz had 10 volumes of it in the original version? Art of War is essentially War for Dummies at a first glance but with many layers for experts as well.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Dear Prastagus Tan, thank you for your kind feedback. Indeed two very different volumes. Unfortunately, I don't know about the 10 volumes. I only know that after Clausewitz died, his wife collected all his notes and compiled the manuscript so it could be published. It is thanks to her, Marie von Brühl, that we have this book now. You might be interested in part 2 on the Art of War that I made on the Channel. If you would find the time, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day and hope to see you again at Bold Books and Bones.

[@prastagus3]

@@BoldBooksandBones Just checked, It was 8 books. I did read somewhere that Book 5 and 6 were studied by West Point. I read the 2 books. It was kind of dry with repeated drilling of his concepts of war and as well as plenty of examples.

[@Mothersubs]

God bless you sir. very insightful and wise.

[@UnkkRell]

it’s ridiculous because i follow these principles throughout my day to day life & i’ve always wanted to read this book NOW i have too 🔥🔥🔥🙇🏾

[@jamesmccoy1113]

Brilliant video I really enjoyed it, also the examples you gave you put them across very clearly.. 👍🏻

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi James Mccoy, thank you for your kind words. You might be interested in Part 2 of this episode. If you find the time, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day. 🌟📚📖

[@jimlastname]

I am reading the version with the Foreword by James Clavell

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello Jim, thank you for sharing your version. FYI, I also made a part 2 episode about the Art of War. If you would be interested here is the link: The 36 Stratagems Explained by a Psychologist (The Art of War Part 2) I wish you a nice day.

[@gofar5185]

thank you bold books and bones...

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your kind words! I happy you liked the episode 👍🌟😊

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hope you like Part 2 also 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68

[@KP-lt5fe]

Thank you. There are many different commentaries available on different platforms, but yours was very good. Nice illustration of the different cities going to war.

[@garybowler5946]

The first example of settlement A, B, C, is simple game theory.

[@andimom2010]

New listener. I picked up audio book and now I’m on a quest to make sense. I don’t understand what it means to know thyself know thy enemy.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Andrea, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Happy to share some of my thoughts with you too. 1. From what I understand form what you write, I assume the audio book uses an old version of English because I see "thyself" and "thy" in the sentence. If this is the case I would advice to take a modern translation, because this is a very old text written in an old version of Chinese, so a modern english translation would make it easier to understand. 2. The sentence you choose is indeed a famous and important one. It is often translated as: "If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not to fear the result of a hundred battles." I think what is meant is that we have to understand our strengths and our weaknesses and we have to study our opponents strengths and weaknesses. In this way we evaluate what would be the best way to approach a difficult situation. This asks for self-reflection and for humility to also recognise the strengths of your opponent. All this is done to predict the possible outcome of our actions, hence the second part of the sentence "... you need not to fear the results of a hundred battles". The art of war is all about judging the consequences of our actions and to judge, if it is worthwhile to do them. Do we want the consequences? 3. This is a kind of book that most people have to read many times to find meaning in it for their own lives. I know that I do. This book is all about not fighting, not destroying, but instead avoiding the confrontation and winning without fighting. This is a concept that is not easy to understand when you think about the terrible condition of war. Therefore sharing and discussing your understanding of the book, with how other people understand this text, will help to grow your insight. These are just my thoughts and interpretations on this ;-) Hope it helps, Bold Books and Bones

[@Calltothelordduties]

Awesome Dissected way of reading and learning about a book that I have read before

[@matthewmannarino4749]

Thomas Cleary has a great translation of TAOW.

[@fredochikan8021]

I enjoy the music in between switching scenes

[@BaktasMIntrasWala]

Nice. You already tackled two military theory books. The successor of these 2 is probably B.H. LIDDELL HART's "Strategy".

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Vintoy Sierra, Thank you for your kind words and for your suggestion. At the moment Part 2 is also out :-) However I talk about another ancient Chinese book called the 36 Stratagems. If you would be interested, you can find the link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a great day 🌟

[@BaktasMIntrasWala]

@@BoldBooksandBones nice ill check it out later.

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Most journalists on this book: I think I can remove the war context and treat it like a motivational thing This video: it’s about freakin war and battle tactics

[@cerebrumexcrement]

i fucking hate those motivational interpretations.

[@rhysdonohoe7122]

Just started this book you have gained a new subscriber!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello Rhys Donohoe, Thank you for your kind words. If you are interested I also made a second episode about the Art of War. The link is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Stay free, stay curious and enjoy your day.

[@mimimayhem]

Excellent. But oh no, you've added two more books to my TBR pile.

[@inkbythebarrelandpaperbyth6905]

Influence of sea power upon history wonderful read

[@quintupleton]

Took me an hour to get thru this. Amazing

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Moles Way. Thank you for your kind words. I also made part 2. If you would be interested, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day 🌟

[@BijanMontazeri]

Great video, I subscribed. Constructive criticism though, I don’t know if others agree with this but I find the cutaways with music to be distracting and very annoying. It throws off the linear progression of the explanations and analysis you are giving. I understand that not everything can be done in one take. Cutting the pieces in together without a transition as a lot of other creators do, and at least for me as much preferred. The constant cut aways/music is almost painful.

[@BijanMontazeri]

Also, I apologize if you’ve already done this (I can’t find it). But I would love to see you do a video on The Book of Five Rings

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion. Yes, it’s on my todo list 😊.

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

Extremely helpful!!!! Thank you~

[@BoldBooksandBones]

You are very welcome @grandpa_Boxer.

[@drblaneyphysics]

As a graduate student i saw "the art od war" in a used bookstore and bought it, and tried to read it. it rubbed me the wrong way as i was a pacifist. now however i realize that some human minds -- like me :/ -- have trouble understanding "strategy and deception" because of their wiring ... I had trouble understanding how anyone would invade forcefully etc... Now i am learning the world is full of many who use deception, therefore the book helps one to survive among wolves (metaphor may be weak, sorry). so in my adulthood i am giving this a read again, to see what it can teach me. thank you for reviewing both books. Will you do more on the western book? For example is there anything in western book that you might warn against?

[@trumpcenta9804]

there was a sentence I valued from the book, 求之于势，不责于人。

[@mrnice7570]

Better a warrior in the garden , than a gardener in the war. The talented falcon hides it's claws

[@larrypaul8688]

John Boyd married Clausewitz and Sun Tzu in Patterns of Conflict and the OODA Loop.

[@anastasiahopkinson5676]

Leave the irritating, frequent, flashes of books, accompanied by musical blasts, in the can.

[@TelemoGum]

😂😅

[@eriksvensson3163]

Like the start more tthan the actual video. I hate war but i am a student of war 👍

[@crazedxi2098]

The entire book can be dumbed down generally to this; harness your strong stuff, beat up opponent weak stuff.

[@rare.phukin.spotted.halibut]

"Attack their intention" = short sell a conflict to a 3rd party bc it would be both in their best interests. This wouldn't work if City C and B are closer than A and C.

[@kelly-annmaddox]

Thank you so much for this. Amazing!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Kelly-Ann for your kind words. I also uploaded part 2 on the Art of War. If you would be interested, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a very nice day!

[@doniphandiatribes]

Before you attack an enemy’s strategy, which Sun Tzu recommends you do first, attack his psychology.

[@mauricioweber8879]

Excellent take on those points

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Mauricio for your kind words. I will continue to learn more about this topic. I hope you like some of my other videos too. 😉 I wish you a nice day.

[@ericmartin5720]

Or you can quote Mike Tyson, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face”

[@thelonewolf1894]

lol

[@xenyxcreates]

Keep on creating sir ..your such an Inspiration GREETINGS FROM PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi The Art of Flying High, thank you for your kind words and for your encouragement. I’m happy that my channel is also watched in the Philippines 🇵🇭 👍. I wish you a nice day. Lieven (Bold Books and Bones)

[@fredochikan8021]

The rock and roll music is awesome

[@weiskl887]

Its pretty difficult to truly understand Art of War for westerners because its actually an Anti War military doctrine in essence. Its Pacifist in nature but Realist in Reality. Its written in poetry form uncomprehensible to Westerners because Chinese way of communication is through idiom. The object of Idiom is to better explain what it really means. Unless you are familiar with chinese culture its very difficult. True understanding in chinese context is about Essence of what it means or nature but also include philosophy and values and belief. Pacifist in nature because War is Destruction and nothing good will come out of it. It takes years, decades and even centuries to build but War can cause it to lose everything in an instant. Realist in in Reality is because just because you are a pacifist does not mean others will not invade and destroying your entire Country causing incredible death and destruction. This is explained in idiom form translation but those who are familiar with Chinese culture also understand that it means Kings should focus all their time in developing and constructing if at all possible never engage in Invasions and make One's country so overwhelming that no one dares to invade. It does not advocate invasions at all. This is the essence, philosophy, values and belief. And if War is impossible to avoid only then does serious business of killing and slaughter begins. The Highest state of War is not losing even a soldier or spending anything and win means Possessing overwhelming Military strength through Development of economy and military absolute superiority that no one dares to Invade is the Final Goal. This is why its actually an Anti War doctrine. The object all along the ultimate Prize is No war. Next level of military strategic thinking is the Example you have shown in this video. All the subterfuge, assassination, espionage stuff is when you do not possess Absolute Military Deterrence. The philosophy is War is Evil but if its unavoidable then all means necessary. War then is classified in using Brains not brawn is superior grade while if brute force is used graded inferior but Realist as a win is a win. Its just the less damage you take the better. Its not anti brute force but use both brains together with brawn.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello Weis Kl, thank you sharing your thoughtful insights. I can only agree with what you write. Especially that it is an Anti War doctrine. It is an exceptional study of the phenomenon of war and how to avoid it. Hope you visit Bold Books and Bones more and continue to share your thoughts. If you would be interested, I made a second episode about the Art of War, called The 36 Stratagems. If you would be interested, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Please stay safe and healthy and have a great day. 📚📖🌟

[@suntzu3436]

That’s true!!

[@DollfaceKim]

War should only occur if peace is the outcome, war doesn't have to occur if intelligence exists in the first place.

[@independent_owl706]

Oh i remember, every chinese books ive read, the way author wrote their books were using idioms or like symbolism. That's what i appreciate about chinese literature!

[@mintusaren895]

Every religions use water on religious performances ,but water cannot be divided.

[@bq2461]

Attack the strategy, also very insightful in the era of AI, it is the true battle between intelligent species.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi B Q, Stratagems and AI sounds indeed very interesting. Could you maybe point me to a book or other resources about this topic? Thank you for your comment and have a great day.

[@bq2461]

@@BoldBooksandBones Hi, thank you for your reply. I was just studying the topic of Adversarial Machine Learning (the book written by Yevgeniy Vorobeychik) recently and felt the Stratagems are really insightful even for the modern scientific problem. Though for now, I don't know any book that directly talks about war strategy and AI, but if you are interested in the domain of adversarial ML, I think it is also an important domain that can relate to many aspects of our lives in the future.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

@@bq2461 Hi, Thank you for the this. Sound really fascinating! I looked up the book. It looks very technical, and I'm afraid I'm not smart enough to understand it. However it is a topic worthwhile to explore especially when Stratagems come into the equation. Please keep me updated if you would have new insights or info. Enjoy your day and thanks again.

[@kevinngatia8808]

Thank you

[@tylermills-sm9nb]

Thank you.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

With pleasure.

[@mohamedjamased2328]

This is an eye opening book

[@dopebeatstudios]

Πολύαινος, Στρατηγήματα. Polyaenus or Polyenus was a 2nd-century CE Greek author, known best for his Stratagems in War. You should include this book on your list

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your recommendation. 👍

[@headhonchosupplements6931]

Great information, thank you

[@mr.e2962]

I too hate war, and I am its student

[@Character4561]

I request you to make a comparison video between power and war.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your suggestion. Indeed a fascinating and complicated subject. At the moment I’m more focused on peaceful subjects like Buddhism kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIu3fGSIlrOtY8k However I will keep it in mind. FYI, I made a part 2 on the Art of War, you find the link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Warm regards, Lieven

[@Character4561]

Thank You.

[@A123-d8o]

you should do a video on 33 strategies of war by robert green

[@chrisskinner6291]

Art we shall see

[@peterraab9004]

Really enjoyed this. I suggest removing the music though. It unpleasantly disrupts your analysis.

[@llloydhoffman3431]

What people somehow miss is the fact that this is what Jefferson ment as the definition of the 2Amendment

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi, thank you for your response. Can you elaborate on this a bit please? Would love to learn more about it.

[@llloydhoffman3431]

@@BoldBooksandBones why do you think the one word that causes so much consternation today is Arms? What exactly makes an arm capable of use? A thinking and more importantly decerning mind. Like he said(sun zu) utilize the enemies distractions...his greed,his fears his hopes. Why is it we can drop men into a country and raise an army? For those same things. De Opresso Libre!

[@llloydhoffman3431]

@@BoldBooksandBones as a psychologist I believe you work with the most dangerous weapon on Earth daily...the human intellect.. today's age is so far removed from that period yet the Founders realized that is the only word available for it. The common man back then had by necessity the ability to make his own powdered you follow. Today's equivalent is a special forces type. We are trained to use the very air to complete a mission...even if said mission is to raise an indig. Force. All the words in that Master Class actually represent said use of intellect...what makes a government tyrannical? How can said desire be flipped? Remember that the average battle in the Revolution was one of considerable un balance of forces so the "unorthodox " was the rule

[@isfbuster6733]

I enjoyed your video and how you put things across a lot. Ive just ordered The Art Of War and am currently reading Miyamoto Musashi's The Book Of The Five Rings in sure a little ancient wisdom will still be relevant today. Subbed

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hi Isfbuster, thank you for your kind words. Miyamoto Musashi’s book is indeed another pearl of information. I read it many times and find it fascinating. One day I was traveling in Kyoto, Japan with my wife and son and we visited one of the many beautiful temples in that area. To my surprise I read on plate on the wall that Miyamoto Musashi had fought and won one of his many a duels in that temple. It was a strange but satisfying feeling to be suddenly in a place where this exceptional person had applied his martial arts... ... if you are interested, I also made a second episode on The Art of War, you can find the link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 also I recently read about the Crusaders in an old manuscript of 1000 years ago that was recently translated into English. If you would find the time here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOnYYZ6q7-qgqs Enjoy a nice day and I hope I see you again at Bold Books and Bones, Lieven

[@isfbuster6733]

@@BoldBooksandBones Thankyou for your reply, as you said it must have been amazing standing in the same place as someone you hold in such high esteem. I will definitely check out your other videos. Take care.

[@Melody-uv5jz]

Art of war is not infallible. It is one of the many methods.

[@luxinyu]

Sun Tzu's art of war is like the rules of Go. The rules are very simple. How to play it with the highest art like a master depends on one's ability.

[@MinEbEaST]

My toxic trait is after studying books or videos on war, is thinking I can be a great general leading an army to war

[@rivani5666]

Grazie.

[@rhodritongbei]

thanks for your insights, enjoyed that.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

You are welcome. Maybe part 2 might be of interest? Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day.

[@rhodritongbei]

@@BoldBooksandBones love your quote "I hate war, buy I am a student of war".

[@alfredocalzoni8161]

may i suggest you the Book of five rings from Miyamoto Musashi? I read it every 3rd year again to rise a bit more. In first line it teachs you to become a good Swordfighter. In real this book is reading by many buisnessmen, cuz it also teachs you to overcome every enemy or enemies.

[@panlakachokora5149]

I would rather send two student to city a and c with producing the same outcome because you cannot bet 100% trust on city c to win what if city A still won that war and attacks you later. When you disguise yourself as helper to both the city A and C no matter which city won the contribution you made remained the same.

[@iamthekaverik]

Dayunggg... what an intro 🔥

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thx. And I mean it. I hate war, it is good for nothing. However since it seems to be unavoidable, because we humans get caught up in narratives by leaders who try to divide us, we are prone to go to war. Therefore I study it. To know how it works and how it could be avoided. I believe in unity and collaboration between people. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I hope you also like the 2nd video I made on the Art of War kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day. Lieven

[@iamthekaverik]

@@BoldBooksandBones Thanks for replying and for your further insight Lieven Actually gonna checkout the other video now

[@maxroberts7393]

Yes, If you read all 13 volumes of Clausewitz, by the end you will have forgotten how it began. Readers of all 13 volumes which Clausewitz did not write, will likely have forget how On War began. Clausewitz did not know of tanks, modern artillery, mines, airplanes, rockets drones, radio, computers. Much of Clausewitz it time-bound. Updating his thought takes a lot of thought. Updating Sun tse takes a lot of imagination. Good luck!

[@agnevezbergiene5551]

Loved it!!

[@Harryjay6]

That boxer was Iron Mike Tyson

[@Harryjay6]

Hello me from 3 years ago! Haha you don't have anything to look forward to.

[@JetBlackThreat]

Im not sure if this was in the book or even a real quote but something about being able to defeat an enemy even before any physical escalation at all?

[@BoldBooksandBones]

True, it is about attacking the intention rather than to engage in a physical fight. ;-)

[@cesarbolet2181]

That Everyman's Library Edition of Von Clausewitz is nice. might have to get it.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Cesar Bolet for sharing your thoughts. Here you find the references to the books I'm talking about boldbooksandbones.com/vlog-5-the-art-of-war/ If you are interested, part 2 of the Art of War is also out now, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 Have a great day!

[@stutteringcris468]

I have the book but it is too philosophical to translate to plain english for me to comprehend.

[@taowme]

Very Nice. I love it!!!!

[@agentzero9782]

My comment is very simply natural as the air we breath I only desire to express that with all the wisdom in the world I am amazed I suppose at how no one ever realized I had such capabilities it's just a way of me saying I imagine I was mistreated extremely skillful in hiding at least that part about myself

[@MikeDrohman]

Hyperwar Pacific theater operation in the Mariana’s. The Sea bees are the construction battalion in the US military divisions. I find their role is very much the core and the way described. Their documents on the setup of bases in the pacific feels exactly like AOW.

[@pao2vang768]

Great insight and advices.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Hello Pao2 Vang, thank you for your kind words. I'm happy you liked the episode. If you would find the time, I also made a 2nd episode about the Art of War. You can find the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day. 🌟📚📖🌟

[@mybaekxing]

Interesting! Looking forward to more of your contents!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Myeonhwa Kim for your kind words. Happy that you like the episode 👍

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Maybe you might like this episode too? It is about how I teach my son about life via the Manga story of Buddha: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OuZmh9ocSImJo

[@shereenruiz7176]

I am so happy to have found your channel!!!:)

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Shereen Ruiz for your kind words! I'm happy that you l like what you see. May I ask, are you looking mostly for episodes about The Art of War or did you also find other books interesting that are featured on my Channel? Enjoy your day! :-)

[@shereenruiz7176]

@@BoldBooksandBones so kind of you to answer :-)! It took The Art of War to find your channel. I downloaded the 36 stratagems after having watched you. Very interesting stuff! Kept me thinking all day today......Looking forward to more of you and your channel and whatever you have on "Art of War". Have a great week! :-)

[@drblaneyphysics]

thanks, insightful!

[@agentzero9782]

I should point out sir I have made it a point to say despite all that has occurred I refuse to utilize violence as a means to achieve what I realized had to be done in order to neutralize a threat which presented itself in front of me mind you with a beautiful smile who knows but I imagine I may not get the chance to find what could have been which has me in a rather sad mood

[@AldeaMartinez]

Great review!

[@drolandcoaching4024]

Author Thomas Cleary has great translations

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your suggestion Red Tzu. Maybe you would like to watch Part 2 of the Art of War Episode? In case you are interested, you find the link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TSdGCZZruKh68 I wish you a nice day. Stay safe and free. BBX

[@drolandcoaching4024]

Good morning it was actually on my watch later list and I forgot to get around to it on my way to work I shall listen to it thank you so much. Really enjoyed the first video

[@Astadium]

Very interesting

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I wish you a wonderful 2023!