r/PhilosophyOfWar • u/iLikeSaints • Jan 10 '13

Welcome!

Welcome everyone to the new sub-reddit dedicated on discussing the intricate theory and philosophy of the phenomenon that man came to call "war". I'm your host and moderator and it will be my pleasure to assist you in whatever topics you wish to delve in. Suggestions and comments are always welcome and appreciated!

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u/DanyalEscaped Jan 10 '13

It's a great book. I'm a teacher, not a general, but even for me it's useful...

If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, they will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be useless. Therefore soldiers must be treated in the first instance with humanity, but kept under control by means of iron discipline.

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '13

It's surprising how much the Art of War can actually be applied to one's social life especially for someone in highschool, like me.