The Philosophical Roots of Chinese Strategic Thought by Scott D. McDonald

08/26/20 • 59 min

Traditional Chinese philosophy continues to influence the thinking and values of Chinese Communist Party leadership, and informs a system of Chinese strategic thought that differs significantly from that of the West. This talk introduces the fundamentals of Chinese philosophy, their relationship to Chinese strategic culture, and their influence on PRC security policy, in order to demonstrate the importance of understanding an adversary’s philosophy and shed light on the nature of the PRC’s campaign against the United States. This talk was recorded at Objectivist Summer Conference 2018.

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