World Logic Day
The ability to think is one of the most characteristic features of humanity. In different cultures, the definition of humanity is associated with concepts such as consciousness, knowledge and reason. According to the classical western tradition, human beings are defined as rational or logical animals. Logic, as the investigation on the principles of reasoning, has been studied by many civilisations throughout history and, since its earliest formulations, it has played an important role in the development of philosophy and the sciences. Despite its undeniable relevance to the development of knowledge, science and technology, there is little public awareness of the importance of logic.
The proclamation of the World Logic Day (14th January) by UNESCO, in association with the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences, aims to draw attention to the intellectual history, conceptual meaning and practical implications of logic among inter-disciplinary scientific communities and the general public.
Origin of the World Logic Day
On 14 January 2019 was organised the first World Logic Day in about 60 locations all over the world. On the basis of a detailed report, a project was presented by Jean-Yves Béziau, editor-in-chief of Logica Universalis and President of the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy, in April 2019 in Paris, to the Ambassador of Brazil at UNESCO, Maria Edileuza Fontenele Reis, in order for this day to be a UNESCO international days. After the approval by the Brazilian government, the Ambassador presented the project during the meeting of the UNESCO Executive Council, backed by 17 other countries, and it was approved on 17 October 2019. On the basis of the decision of the Executive Council, 14th January, was officially proclaimed as the World Logic Day at the 40th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, 12-27 November 2019.
