鬼谷子 by active 4th century B.C. Guiguzi
"鬼谷子" by Guiguzi is a collection of ancient Chinese texts compiled between the late Warring States period and the end of the Han dynasty. This work presents sophisticated techniques of rhetoric and persuasion, teaching readers to remain hidden and guide others toward decisions they believe are their own. Originally associated with the School of Diplomacy, it explores strategies of observation and influence that have drawn comparisons to Machiavelli's teachings. The text advocates
subtle manipulation over coercion, offering timeless wisdom on the acquisition and exercise of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guiguzi, active 4th century B.C. |
|---|---|
| Title | 鬼谷子 |
| Alternate Title | Guiguzi |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guiguzi Wikipedia page about this book: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guiguzi |
| Credits | Produced by Yi-Shin Lu |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy, Chinese |
| Subject | Military art and science -- China -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25168 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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