The Art of War

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to respond to conflict wisely, thoroughly, and victoriously is right before us at all times. The key to skillful action in any situation is in knowing those things that make up the environment and then seeing the patterns they form so that their power becomes available to us. It is not necessary to change the nature of things to find victory. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction, we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. The Art of War shows us how.The Art of War gives us proven strategic skills to apply when we need to take action and overcome obstacles in rapidly changing, chaotic situations. Though ancient in origin, these strategies are accessible because they are based on the ways we already do things. As Sun Tzu shows, rather than getting mired in conflict, we can create momentum and bring about the tipping point to achieve success.

“"The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu's wisdom in everyday situations."-James A. Autry, co-author ofReal Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching "The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life."-Library Journal "An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius."-Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania”

“The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu’s wisdom in everyday situations.”—James A. Autry, co-author of Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching


“The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life.”—Library Journal


“An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius.”—Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

The warrior-philosopher and master strategist Sun Tzu, about whom little is known, compiled The Art of War more than two thousand years ago. Legend has it that he was known for the brilliant campaigns he led around the time of Confucius. His work was memorized and passed down orally, before eventually being copied onto bamboo strips and passed around.

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