本研究嘗試以現代重要的圖書分類理論─文獻保證原理，去探索此理論在中國古代圖書分類中的應用情況，希望拓展當前對於中國古籍分類的理論性認識。本文首先介紹文獻保證原理之意義；接著，探討歷代重要之書目分類體系類目設置方式，瞭解其是否體現文獻保證原理；最後，為本研究之結論。

This study examines the application of literary warrant—a key principle in modern classification theory—in traditional Chinese bibliographic classifications for the purpose of improving the understanding of classification theory in the Chinese tradition. The concept of literary warrant is first briefly discussed. Next, the author analyzes a number of selected book classification systems from premodern China to determine whether literary warrant is a factor in their design and how it is applied. This paper concludes with a summary of the findings.