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Galip Veliu
Photograph of Galip Veliu
Born(1960-04-13)April 13, 1960
Vrapciste, Gostivar, North Macedonia
DiedAugust 1, 2020(2020-08-01) (aged 60)
Vrapciste, Gostivar, North Macedonia
NationalityAlbanian
EducationPhD in Philosophy
Alma materMiddle East Technical University
Occupation(s)Philosopher, Theologian, University Professor
Known forContributions to Islamic philosophy

Prof. Dr. Galip Veliu (13 April 1960 – 1 August 2020) was an Albanian philosopher, Islamic theologian, and university professor known for his contributions to philosophy and Islamic theology.[1]

Life and Education

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"Galip Veliu was born in the village of Vrapciste, Gostivar. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. He later completed his Master's and PhD degrees in Philosophy at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, focusing his doctoral research on Islamic philosophy.[1]

Academic Career

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Veliu began his academic career at the International Islamic University in Malaysia, where he worked as an Assistant Professor from 1995 to 1997. He later joined Fatih University in Istanbul, Turkey, serving as an Associate Professor and then as a full Professor from 2000 to 2006. In 2006, he became a faculty member at the University of Tetova, where he taught and conducted research until his death in 2020.[1]

Contributions to Philosophy and Theology

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Veliu's work focused on the intersection of philosophy and religion, with an emphasis on Islamic theology. He engaged in reinterpreting traditional Islamic texts through modern philosophical analysis, aiming to address contemporary societal contexts.[2]

Major Contributions

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Galip Veliu authored numerous articles and participated in academic conferences on Islamic philosophy and intercultural dialogue. His notable works include:

  • Reconciling Religion and Reason: An Epistemic Perspective of European Muslims[3]
  • ISLAMIC RADICALISM: AN EPISTEMIC PERSPECTIVE[4]
  • THE MYTH OF "SOCIETY- INDEPENDENT" REALITY AN EPISTEMIC PERSPECTIVE[5]
  • The World of Philosophy[6]
  • The Universe According to the Qur'an and Science[7]
  • The Republic of Learning and its Enemies[8]
  • A Life in the Service of Knowledge and Enlightenment[9]
  • Scientific Tradition in Islamic Civilization[10]
  • Participation in the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy, Osaka, Japan (2011)[11]

Legacy and Memorials

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Galip Veliu passed away in August 2020 at the age of 60. His contributions to philosophy and Islamic theology were acknowledged by colleagues, students, and scholars. He was the founder of 'Dituria[12]', an educational foundation dedicated to supporting scholars and fostering academic advancements across various disciplines.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Curriculum Vitae of Galip Veliu" (PDF). University of Tetova. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  2. ^ a b "IN MEMORIAM Galib Veliu". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  3. ^ Galip Veliu (2024). "Reconciling Religion and Reason: An Epistemic Perspective of European Muslims". Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization. 14 (2): 63–71. doi:10.32350/jitc.142.05. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  4. ^ "Islāmi Köktencilik (Islamic Radicalism)" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  5. ^ "The Myth of 'Society-Independent' Reality: An Epistemic Perspective" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  6. ^ "Felsefe Dünyası (The World of Philosophy)". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  7. ^ Veliu, Galip (2006). Universi sipas Kur'anit dhe shkencës (The Universe According to the Qur'an and Science). Logos-A. ISBN 978-9989-58-182-3. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  8. ^ The Republic of Learning and its Enemies (PDF). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  9. ^ "Galip Veliu (1960–2020): Ein Leben im Dienste des Wissens und der Aufklärung (A Life in the Service of Knowledge and Enlightenment)". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  10. ^ "Scientific Tradition in Islamic Civilization" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  11. ^ Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy. Osaka, Japan. 2011. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  12. ^ https://www.dituria.org.mk/