International Day of Logic Approved by UNESCO

UNESCO proclaimed January 14 as the International Day of Logic.

Background: At its 207th session, in 207 EX/Decision 42, the Executive Board recommended “that UNESCO’s General Conference, at its 40th session, proclaim 14 January “World Logic Day,” in association with the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences (CIPSH).”

Purpose: The report explains the historical, cultural, and intellectual importance of logic for philosophy and the sciences and argues that the proclamation of World Logic Day would contribute to the development of logic through teaching and research, as well as to public dissemination of the discipline and to the promotion of international cooperation in the field; and offers a rationale for UNESCO celebration of World Logic Day without financial implications, in close synergy with World Philosophy Day, drawing on the commitment of existing academic networks, and working in collaboration with the CIPSH.