Reflections on Clausewitz, Book II, Chapter 3 & 4

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Chapter 3: Art or Science of War

Science when mere knowing. Art, when doing, is the object.

Both perception and judgement belong to Art; Science is the logical faculties which exist in between.

War is more Art than Science, but truly it is neither; it exists in the realm of social interaction.  It is wrought upon a living and active force.

Chapter 4: Methodicism

Clausewitz begins this chapter by pondering the definitions of several words; I shall attempt to translate them into business terms...