司馬法 by active 4th century B.C. Rangju Sima

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Author Sima, Rangju, active 4th century B.C.
Title 司馬法
Alternate Title Sima Fa
Credits Produced by Yi-Shin Lu
Summary "司馬法" by active 4th century B.C. Rangju Sima is an ancient treatise on military strategy written during the early period of Chinese philosophical development. This text serves as a guide to governance and military conduct, emphasizing the ideals of benevolence, justice, and order in both the administration of a state and the conduct of warfare. The book reflects the principles of leadership and the moral responsibilities of rulers, making it a significant work in the realm of historical military literature. The content of "司馬法" explores key concepts of governance and military strategy, detailing the essential virtues that leaders should embody, such as benevolence and righteousness. It outlines the responsibilities of rulers to protect their people while maintaining authority and order, stressing the significance of timing and intelligence in military endeavors. The text presents various strategies for warfare, including the management of troops, ethical conduct during battle, and the proper use of power. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of strong moral character in both governance and military affairs, suggesting that a strong state arises from principled leaders and the harmonious relationship between rulers and their subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Military art and science -- Early works to 1800
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