I felt this audiobook was helpful somewhat, but never really grabbed me. The problem with it is that it talks about abstract concepts which u may not understand, and as a result u may not grasp or remember those concepts. I have read several different versions of Art of War, but never really grasped or remembered many ideas of the book. If you’ve listened to books by The Great Courses before, how does this one compare?ĭid the narration match the pace of the story?ĭid The Art of War inspire you to do anything? I liked the fact that it tries or attempts to make the Art of War applicable to real life. What did you like best about The Art of War? What did you like least? government.ĭisclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase. By taking this course, you will appreciate Sun Tzu's content on a far deeper level.ĭisclaimer: The views expressed in this course are those of the professor and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S.
You'll study the text's historical framework and then delve into the critical calculations that must be made prior to war-what Sun Tzu refers to as knowing the enemy, knowing ourselves.īy studying real-world examples, you'll come away understanding the qualities effective commanders must possess and the work's practical implications for outmaneuvering competitors in daily life. Through a precise explanation of the original text and case studies, Professor Wilson examines how the seminal work's model of leadership has been applied-and misapplied-throughout the realms of war, politics, business, and beyond. As war and business become more mental and less physical, human intellect plays an ever greater role in competition-making Sun Tzu's strategies highly relevant to the information age. These six expertly crafted lectures explore this classic's wisdom for staying nimble in an ever-changing environment and for maximizing reward while minimizing risk remains eternally fresh.
So universal and timeless are its tactics for pursuing a competitive advantage that some of the most notable people in government, sports, and the entertainment world have all quoted from its nearly 2500-year-old pages. Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a landmark achievement in the evolution of strategic thought.
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