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7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 4. Events / c. Reduction of events

4779	For Kim, events are exemplifications of properties by objects at particular times [Kim, by Psillos]
	Full Idea: A dominant view, attributed mainly to Kim, is that events are exemplifications of properties by objects at particular times.
	From: report of Jaegwon Kim (Causes and Events: Mackie on causation [1971]) by Stathis Psillos - Causation and Explanation §2.6
	A reaction: The obvious thought is that we might not describe something as an 'event' just because a property was exemplified (seeing red?). And WWII was an event, but a bit more than a 'property exemplification'.

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 8. Facts / a. Facts

15137	If 'fact' is a noun, can we name the fact that dogs bark 'Mary'? [Williamson]
	Full Idea: If one uses 'fact' as a noun, the question arises why one cannot name the fact that dogs bark 'Mary'.
	From: Timothy Williamson (Truthmakers and Converse Barcan Formula [1999], §2 n10)
	A reaction: What an intriguing thought! Must all nouns pass this test? 'The courage of the regiment was called Alfred'?