Preface
Prologue
1. The Emergence of the Wen/Wu Problem
The Achievement of Balance
The Western Zhou Solution
Evolution in Chunqiu Times
New Solutions in the Zhanguo Era
Militarism
Compartmentalism
Syncretism
Conclusion
2. The Metaphysics of Generalship
The General as Sage
Psychical Power
Metaphysical Dynamics
The Ultimate Battle
Conclusion
3. The Practical and Meta-Practical
Organizational Models
Training and Administration
Military Law
War Preparedness
Intelligence Measures
Collection and Analysis
Deception and Covert Action
Views of Military Thinkers
Conclusion
4. The Moral Dimension of War
Laozi
Kongzi
Yanzi
Mengzi
Xunzi
Mozi
Songzi
Military Thinkers
Conclusion
5. The Permutations of Western Han
Realignment of Solutions
Wen/wu and Foreign Policy
A Double Paradox
Effects of Social and Institutional Changes
Conclusion
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index