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A response to Alan Ryan's, James Miller's (2003), Charles L. Griswold, Jr.'s, & Eduardo A. Velasquez's critiques (all, 2003) of the author's (2001) study of the emergence of "philotyrannical" thought among modern European philosophers. Ryan's discussion of the author's delineation of Alexander Kojeve as a supporter of philotyranny is addressed. Griswold's objections to the portrayal of Jacques Derrida as intellectually reckless & assertion that none of the studied modern European philosophers correspond with Plato's engagement with tyrannical eros are then discussed. Miller's contention that Plato exhibits similarities with Michel Foucault's thought, which is portrayed as an ongoing philosophical experiment, is questioned. Velasquez's critique is welcomed for raising issues concerning whether philosophers are obligated to contemplate moral & political questions & are required to adhere to the rules of moral decency; brief responses to both concerns are presented. J. W. Parker