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[from 'Introduction: Truth and Truth-Making' by Adolph Rami, in 3. Truth / B. Truthmakers / 5. What Makes Truths / c. States of affairs make truths ]

Full Idea

As truth-makers, some theorists only accept states of affairs, some only accept individuals and states of affairs, and some only accept individuals and particular properties.

Gist of Idea

Truth-makers seem to be states of affairs (plus optional individuals), or individuals and properties

Source

Adolph Rami (Introduction: Truth and Truth-Making [2009], 06)

Book Reference

'Truth and Truth-Making', ed/tr. Lowe,E.J./Rami,A. [Acumen 2009], p.10


A Reaction

It seems to me rash to opt for one of these. Truths come in wide-ranging and subtly different types, and the truth-makers probably have a similar range. Any one of these theories will almost certainly quickly succumb to a counterexample.