EVENTS, PROCESSES AND STATES (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the distinctions between classes of verbs, specifically focusing on achievements, accomplishments, events, and states. It critiques Kenny's and Vendler's classifications, asserting that their frameworks are limited as they do not fully integrate linguistic insights from aspects studied in Slavic languages, which differentiate verb meanings through imperfective and perfective aspects. This limitation is illustrated through examples from English and other languages, underscoring the need for a broader linguistic and ontological context in understanding verb aspects.