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What are the Four Books primarily about?

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The Four Books, namely the Great Learning, the Analects, the Doctrine of the Mean, and the Mencius, are foundational texts of Confucianism that encompass the teachings and philosophies of Confucius and his followers. They provide insights into the cultivation of personal virtue, the principles of governance, the attainment of moral excellence, and the harmonious functioning of society.
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