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Art of War Lesson 2: Concepts of Chapter 1
To help learn the concepts covered in Chapter 1: Laying Plans
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06/11/2009

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What are the "5 Constant Factors" to be taken into account when seeking to determine the condition obtaining to the field?
Definition
Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, The Commander, Method and Discipline
Term
Moral Law
Definition
Causes people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they may follow him regardless of their lives or any danger
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Heaven
Definition
Refers to the "general economy" of the heavens or the sky, including the 5 elements, the 4 seasons, weather, etc.
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Earth
Definition
comprises of distances, danger and security, open grounds and narrow passes, and chances of survival.
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The Commander
Definition
Stands for the virtues of Wisdom, Sincerity, Benevolence, Courage, and Strictness.
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Method and Discipline
Definition
Proper command of the army at each level, strong rank structure, especially amoung officers, maintenance of supply routes, and control of military expenditure.
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Basis of Comparison for armies
Definition

1.) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with Moral Law?

2.) Which of the two generals has the most ability?

3.) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?

4.) On which side is discipline more rigorously enforced?

5.) Which army is stronger?

6.) On which side are officers and men more highly trained?

7.) In which are is there a greater consistancy both in reward and punishment?

Term

When able to attack, ____ ______.

When using our forces, __ ____ ____ ________.

Definition
seem unable; we must seem inactive
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When we are near, we must make the enemy believe __ ___ ___ ____, and when far away, we must make him believe __ ___ ____.
Definition
we are far away; we are near.
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If the enemy is secure at all points, _______ ___ ___. If he is in superior strength, _____ ___.
Definition
prepare for him; evade him
Term
If the enemy forces are united, ________ ____.
Definition
seperate them
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Attack the enemy where ____ __ __________.

Appear where ___ ___ ___ ________.

Definition
he is unprepared; you are not expected
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