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The book you're asking about is likely "تلميح الإيساغوجي" (Talmih al-Isaghoji) which is a commentary or gloss (شرح أو حاشية) on the famous logical treatise "الإيساغوجي" (Isagoge).
Understanding "الإيساغوجي" (Isagoge)
- Original Text: The "Isagoge" (which means "Introduction" in Greek) is a foundational text in logic. It was originally written by the Neo-Platonist philosopher Porphyry (3rd century CE).
- Influence in Islamic Thought: Porphyry's Isagoge was translated into Arabic early in Islamic history and became a fundamental primer for students of logic. It introduces the "five predicables" (الكليات الخمس): genus (جنس), species (نوع), difference (فصل), property (خاصة), and accident (عرض). These are crucial concepts for defining and classifying things in logic.
- Author in Islamic Tradition: In the Islamic scholarly tradition, the "Isagoge" is often attributed to the famous scholar and philosopher Al-Abhari (الأبهري) (died 663 AH / 1265 CE). It's possible that Al-Abhari authored a widely adopted Arabic version or adaptation of Porphyry's work that became the standard "Isagoge" taught in madrasahs.
"تلميح الإيساغوجي" (Talmih al-Isaghoji)
"تلميح الإيساغوجي" would therefore be a work that explains, clarifies, and elaborates on the concepts presented in the original "Isagoge" text. This is a common practice in traditional Islamic scholarship, where a concise foundational text (like "Al-Isaghoji") would be followed by numerous commentaries (شروح) and glosses (حواشٍ) to aid students in understanding.
Unfortunately, without more specific details (like the author of "Talmih al-Isaghoji" itself), it's hard to pinpoint a single definitive work. Many scholars have written commentaries on Al-Abhari's "Isagoge."
Why commentaries like this are important:
- Simplification: They break down complex logical concepts into simpler terms.
- Elaboration: They expand on the brief definitions and examples given in the original text.
- Context: They often provide context, discuss different interpretations, and sometimes address potential objections.
- Pedagogical Tool: They are designed as teaching aids for students moving from the very basic introduction to more advanced logical studies.
If you have an author's name for "Talmih al-Isaghoji," I might be able to provide more specific information.
