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The heart of Sun Tzu's text, The Art of War, is about subduing the enemy without fighting. Introduce viewers to China's famous military strategist and philosopher with a short video that provides an overview of his ideas.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups report on the ideas and tactics in other military tactic manuals (e.g. Erwin Rommel, Julian Corbet, John Boyd, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
- Some viewers may be offended by Sun Tzu's win at any cost approach; be prepared to manage the ensuing discussion
- Part of a longer playlist about great ideas in world history
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses the simple analogy of a soccer coach competing in a soccer tournament to explain Sun Tzu's tactics
Cons
- The video does not address the advice, strategies, and tactics for which Sun Tzu is most famous