When poets refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- The Tao Te Ching doesn't give us any specific shout-outs to other philosophical texts, but it's important to think about the fact that this book is a collection of wisdom that was passed down from waaaay back in the day. Specific philosophers don't get name-dropped, but every time the TTC mentions "the sages" it's giving the ancients a shout-out across time.