Sun Tzu
544 BCE – 496 BCE Chinese strategist, author
The author of The Art of War, the classic treatise on strategy.
- Religion
- Traditional Chinese beliefs assumed; his work is secular and practical. His historical existence and dates are uncertain.
- Affiliations
- Traditionally a general in the state of Wu. No secret society.
Sun Tzu is credited with The Art of War, a concise treatise on conflict, deception, and winning without fighting. It has shaped military doctrine in East Asia and the West and now guides business and politics. Whether one author wrote it is debated, but its influence is vast.