Workshop on The Origin of Logic: East and West

We invite scholars to explore the fundamental question: Why and where did logic first appear?

This workshop seeks to investigate the diverse origins and early developments of logic across different philosophical and cultural traditions, with special attention to both Eastern and Western perspectives. We welcome proposals on any aspect related to the origins of logic. Topics may include, but are not restricted to, the following questions:

History of ancient logic

History of Indian logic

History of Chinese logic

Mathematical sciences, language, dialectics, and rhetoric and the origins of logic

Philosophy of logic

The rise of the concept of truth in Western and non-Western logic

The shaping of algorithmic reasoning vs. reasoning from assumptions (axiomatic).

Submit a one page  abstract by October 15,  2025 to [email protected] and [email protected]

Duration of contributing talks is 30mn including discussion. There will be a round table at the end of the workshop with the participation of all the speakers.

Accepted contributors will be invited to submit a full paper for inclusion in a volume on The Origin of Logic, to be edited by the organizers following the workshop.