1972 First Edition - Classics in Chinese Philosophy: From Mo Tzu to Mao Tse-Tung, Edited by Wade Baskin 1972年首版精裝《中國哲學經典：從墨子到毛澤東》韋德·巴斯金編

Published in 1972 by the Philosophical Library, New York, Classics in Chinese Philosophy is an indispensable 737-page comprehensive anthology edited by Wade Baskin (Southeastern State College), with proofing assistance from Professor Jung Young Lee (University of North Dakota).

This massive single-volume sourcebook provides a chronological survey spanning over two and a half millennia of Chinese intellectual history. It traces the development of Chinese thought from foundational ancient classics (such as Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Legalism, and the I Ching) through Neo-Confucianism and modern revolutionary philosophy, culminating in the theoretical writings of Mao Tse-tung.

Features & Contents:

 Chronological Structure: Arranged systematically from Confucius, Lao Tzŭ, Mo Tzŭ, Chuang Tzŭ, Mencius, and Han Fei Tzŭ to modern figures.

 Scholarly Introductions: Each section includes introductory notes by Wade Baskin explaining terminology and historical background to aid Western readers through complex lexical shifts.

 Publisher's Presentation: Features a bold teal/green dust jacket decorated with historical portraits of key figures including Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Chuang Tzu.

📜 Historical Significance & Context

 Cold War Era Sinology Milestone: Published in 1972—the pivotal year of U.S. President Richard Nixon's historic visit to China—this volume reflected the urgent demand in Western academia and diplomacy to understand the philosophical and historical underpinnings of traditional and modern China.

 Bridge Between Ancient & Contemporary Thought: Unlike standard classical anthologies that end with the Qing dynasty, Baskin's work uniquely connects classical philosophy (Analects, Tao Te Ching) directly to 20th-century political ideology (Maoism), making it a significant artifact of Cold War cross-cultural philosophy.

🔍 Condition Report

 Dust Jacket: Original jacket present. Shows age wear, edge creasing, light chipping along spine ends and corners, and minor rubbing on front/back panels. Spine remains vibrant.

 Binding & Boards: Bound in original dark green cloth boards. Binding is tight and square. Features original green-stained top edge.

 Interior: Clean and crisp throughout. Free of marginalia, underlining, or library markings. Slight page-toning due to age.

 Overall Grade: Very Good / Good+ (VG/G+) vintage copy with jacket.

本書為 1972 年由紐約哲學圖書館（Philosophical Library）出版 的 《中國哲學經典》（Classics in Chinese Philosophy: From Mo Tzu to Mao Tse-Tung）第一版精裝本（含原始防塵書衣）。全書長達 737 頁，由著名學者韋德·巴斯金（Wade Baskin）主編，北達科他大學李正庸教授（Prof. Jung Young Lee）協助校對。

全書以時間為軸，系統性地收錄了跨越兩千五百年的中國哲學核心文本精華：

先秦諸子與經典： 孔子（論語）、易經、老子（道德經）、墨子、列子、楊朱、商鞅、惠施、莊子、孟子、荀子、公孫龍、韓非子等。

秦漢至近代思想： 李斯、淮南子、董仲舒，並一路延伸至現代革命哲學與毛澤東的理論著述。

裝幀特色：

完整原始書衣： 綠色封套上印有孔子、老子、莊子等古代哲人畫像及篆刻圖案。

精緻頂邊染綠： 本書頂部書邊（Top Stain）保留了 1970 年代精裝書特有的染綠工藝，書脊與封皮堅固且具極佳展示效果。

背景與重要性

 冷戰與中美建交關鍵年份的時代見證： 本書出版於 1972 年，恰逢美國總統尼克森（Nixon）訪華、中美打破冰封外交關係的歷史時刻。當時西洋學界急需一部能幫助西方社會理解中國傳統文化與當代政局演變的綜合哲學工具書。

 貫通古今哲學的開創性選本： 不同於以往僅止於清代的傳統漢學選集，巴斯金將《論語》、《道德經》等古籍與 20 世紀的毛澤東思想相連結，是 20 世紀中葉西洋東方學與比較哲學的重要參考書。

書況說明

 書衣狀況（Dust Jacket）： 原始書衣保存良好，彩度鮮明。書衣上下緣及角端有自然年代磨損與微小撕口（Chipping），背版有微黃氧化痕跡。

 硬殼裝訂（Binding）： 原廠墨綠色布面精裝，書脊無塌陷，裝訂緊實。頂邊染綠（Green Top Stain）保存完好。

 內頁狀況（Interior）： 頁面自然微黃，無畫線註記、無劃線、無圖書館藏書章，內頁極為乾淨完整。

 整體評級： 良好至優秀（Good+ / Very Good，全套含書衣收藏級品相）。