Japanese Scholar Yoshida Shōin's Research on Sun Tzu's Intelligence Thought
[Research purpose]Sun Tzu's Art of War is recognized as a classic work in the world intelligence circle.The intelligence thought in it is a pioneer in the study of information science in China.It is helpful to understand the overseas influence and theoretical value of Sun Tzu's intelligence thought by studying Yoshida Shōin,a Japanese scholar.[Research method]Based on the original materials,this paper investigates the influence of Sun Tzu's intelligence thought on Yoshida Shōin after it was spread abroad.[Research conclusion]Under the influence of Sun Tzu's intelligence thought and combined with reality,Yoshida Shōin regarded intelligence as the leading factor,and realized the methodology of intelligence collection,the importance of counter-intelligence work and the decisive factor of successful intelligence work.This shows that Sun Tzu's intelligence thought has a lofty top-level design and lasting value,and has a profound over-seas influence.Inheriting and carrying forward the excellent intelligence thought in ancient China is of great significance to exploring the discourse system of information science with Chinese characteristics and promoting the development of modern information science.
Sun Tzu's Art of Waroverseas influenceintelligence thoughtintelligence gatheringcounterintelligenceYoshida Shōin