Chapter three discusses its relation with metaphysics, Daoism and Buddhism. The important three aspects of its idea and content source are illustrated according to mutual relation of poetry with philosophy and religion.

• 第三章：“玄言诗与玄学、道教、佛教之关系”，从诗与哲学、宗教相关互动的角度，探讨了玄言诗义理内容来源的三个重要方面。