Heraclitus in Nietzsche’s Philosophy: Origins of the Discussion (1890s – 1930s)

The paper examines the early discussion on role of Heraclitus in Nietzsche’s philosophy, including some relatively little-known contributions by R. Oehler, E. Bertram and A. Baeumler, as well more wide­ly mentioned interpretations K. Jaspers, M. Heidegger Löwith. I show that 1890s–1930s significant influence thought was considered indisputable. However, inter­pretations period can be divided into ‘authentic’ ones (e.g., Löwith), each which view use for own ‘idiosyncratic’ (e.g. Heidegger, Jaspers), which, interpreting Nietzsche from their idiosyncratic perspectives, nat­urally put less philosophical weight reading standpoint Heraclitus. This review leads to conclusion a study contribute two contemporary debates studies: ontological position around so-called continuity thesis.