The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 255: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" (Part One)

On the Chinese military treatise from around the 5th century BCE. How does a philosopher wage war? The best kind of war can be won without fighting. The general qua Taoist sage never moves until circumstances are optimal. We talk virtue ethics and practical strategy; how well can Sunzi's advice be applied to non-martial pursuits? With guest <a href="http://combatandclassics.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brian Wilson</a>. Part two of this episode is only going to be available to you if you sign up at <a href="partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" rel="noopener" target="_blank">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a>. <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2020/10/26/ep255-2-sun-tzu-citizen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Get it now</a> or <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/preview-ep-255-2/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">listen to a preview</a>.

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