Antonios Peripatitis: Greek Philosophy: The Art of War, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"The Art of War" explores war as an odyssey of the human soul, where reason, instinct, and the soul are in constant struggle. Its central message is that pursuing "good" through "evil" leads to a vicious cycle of violence and devastating consequences. Power in war stems from science (from Archimedes to Atomic Energy and AI) and unity (from Roman legions to Sun Tzu's harmony). However, the work emphasizes the critical importance of the ethics of means, noting that "peace is not forged with war" and that global law is often dictated by the powerful. Particular attention is given to the psychological distortion war brings, where reason submits to instinct. The "New Strategy of People Without Reason" ("Nestra of the Unwise"), or preventive war, is examined through historical examples (e. g., Peloponnesian War, Iraq 2003), showing how violence for "good" leads to unpredictable, worse outcomes. The book concludes with cyber warfare as the new, invisible battlefield, where the "Nestra" finds ideal ground. The true "art" lies in pursuing harmony and wisdom to achieve goals without violence. This research highlights war as a universal human experience, reminding us to cultivate the "Promised Land" within, so ambition leads to creation rather than destruction. The eternal dilemma remains: can humanity find harmony for true peace, or will it surrender to the primal instinct of war?