Defining a Human Being

The story narrates an incident where philosophers debated the definition of a human being, concluding that a human is a bipedal animal without feathers. However, the arrival of Diogenes with a plucked chicken challenges this definition, highlighting the complexity of defining human nature. This anecdote signifies the origins of ontology, a branch of philosophy that delves into questions such as 'What does it mean to be a human being?'