计谋

Stratagem

Art of War · concept

A carefully devised plan or scheme, especially for achieving a military or strategic advantage. In Sun Tzu's Art of War, stratagem is the primary means of victory — using deception, indirection, and psychological advantage to overcome an opponent without direct confrontation. The Thirty-Six Stratagems, a later Chinese text, codified strategic ruses into a system of practical wisdom.

According to the philosophical tradition, Stratagem represents a key concept that continues to inform philosophical thought and practice today.

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What Are the Key Facts About Stratagem?

  • Tradition: Art of War
  • Chinese: 计谋
  • Category: Concept
  • Definition: A carefully devised plan or scheme, especially for achieving a military or strategic advantage.

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