Full Idea
The three tripods on which the philosophy of Deleuze stands are immanence (Spinoza), duration (Bergson), and the affirmation of difference (Nietzsche).
Gist of Idea
Deleuze relies on Spinoza (immanence), Bergson (duration), and difference (Nietzsche)
Source
Todd May (Gilles Deleuze [2006], 2.12)
Book Reference
May,Todd: 'Gilles Deleuze' [CUP 2006], p.69
A Reaction
[Just to begin sketching how continental philosophy sees its tradition].