Four books

The phrase "four books" has several meanings depending on the cultural and historical context.

1. Classics of Chinese philosophy
In Chinese tradition, the "Four Books" (Sy shu) are the basic texts of Confucianism:

• "Lun yu" (Conversations and Judgments),
• "Men Tzu,"
• "Da xue" (The Great Teaching),
• "Zhong yong" (Doctrine of the Middle).
• They have served as the basis of education and examinations for government officials for centuries.

2. Literary symbol
In a broader sense, "four books" can mean a collection of works united by a theme, genre or author. It may be a series of books that are treated as a whole, such as tetralogies in fiction.

3. Training materials
In modern education, the term can be found in the meaning of "four basic textbooks" in key disciplines that form the basis of the knowledge of a student or student.

Thus, the "four books" are not only specific philosophical texts, but also a metaphor for holistic knowledge, cultural heritage and systematic learning.

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