Behold! A Party Game.

Plato defined man thus: “Man is a two-footed, featherless animal,” and received much praise for the definition; so Diogenes plucked a chicken and brought it into his school, and said, “Behold! A man!”

On which account, this addition was made to the definition: “With broad flat nails.”

~ Diogenes Laërtius, The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

Propose, refine, and confound otherwise straightforward definitions for everyday terms and concepts in this metaphysics exercise turned party game. Sustain philosophical high-wire acts for big scores, but be careful not to overtax your faculties. One stumble could cost you!

Suitable for 2+ players, with 7 or fewer being optimal.