Sun Tzu was a 6th century BC military general, strategist, and philosopher from the Chinese state of Wu. He is best known for his treatise The Art of War, which discusses military strategy and tactics. The Art of War acknowledges that war should be avoided whenever possible but is sometimes necessary, and provides guidance on how to wage war successfully through deception and outmaneuvering opponents. Centuries later, The Art of War continues to be widely studied and applied not only to military strategy but in other competitive arenas like business, law, and sports.

1. By: Mitchell W
Jose Cortez
Jakob Hartt

2. 544-496 BC Ancient China
Zhou Dynasty (770-221 BC)

3. Sun Tzu or Sun Zi
Military General
Strategist
Philosopher
Name means “Master Sun”
Birth name Sun Wu
544-496 BC

4. Wu Kingdom
• Sun Tzu was born in the states of
Wu
• Served the King Helu of Wu

5. Tzu’s philosophy is about teaching people
how to wage war successfully. It
acknowledges war as a necessary evil that
should be avoided at all costs.

6. Applications:
• It was the most widely
reproduced and
circulated military text
of the warring states
period (403-475)
• It was targeted by
Confucians because of
its advocacy of
dishonest methods

7. • Today’s World
The Art of War is used in many ways in todays world .
”All war is based on deception,” this was one of Tzu’s
strategies to win wars. In a football game the teams try
to deceive each other with their trick plays. In
battles, smart generals out smart their opponents, by
ambushing them, attacking from behind. Also, if
someone thinks you cant do something do it. If The
Border Patrol thinks its impossible to cross the border
through the desert, attempt to cross it through the
desert.

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