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Transform How You See SedonaExplore Sedona’s red rocks through guided philosophical walks. Book your Fall 2026 tour today. Sedona’s sculptural red rocks, twisting junipers, and reaching ocotillos remind us that transformation is always underway. Experience the landscape through guided philosophical walks, creekside conversations, and custom group retreats. |
| Dialogue, Reflection & Human FlourishingAs autumn approaches, we are taking a moment to reflect on the core mission of Sedona Philosophy: creating intentional spaces for meaningful dialogue, intellectual clarity, and genuine human connection.In a fast-moving world we remain committed to philosophical inquiry that fits into our everyday lives. We create opportunities to explore ideas that help us think clearly, live purposefully, and build deeper connections with the world around us.Easy WalkRelaxed to moderate hiking paired with guided dialogue. Magical Hour HikesExperience the beauty of sunrise or sunset with engaging conversation. Private & Group Customized ProgramsTailored, private philosophical walks for families, groups, or organizations.  Like a trail marker in the desert, practical philosophy provides a reference point for moving forward with intention. Walking & Wisdom: Why Philosophy Belongs OutdoorsLong before philosophy became locked inside university lecture halls, it was practiced among friends who were walking on beautiful and inspiring pathways. In ancient Athens, Aristotle and his students gathered along the peripatos—the covered walkway of the Lyceum—thinking through life’s fundamental questions while walking side by side. Sedona’s beautiful trails and creekside retreats have that same generative power. Natural beauty and active movement bring both clarity and creativity to our thinking. Walking in Sedona naturally slows our pace and opens our minds. The sheer scale of the landscape disrupts our daily mental routines. New ways of seeing invite new ways of thinking, and a thoughtful conversation can carry us from a moment of inspiration into a meaningful journey of discovery.Sedona Philosophy Talks & ProgramsMark your calendar!Dr. Matthew GoodwinGetting Deeper into the Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonders Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:30 – 3:00 PM Springerville Heritage Center 418 East Main Street Springerville, AZ Dr. Andrea Christelle Symbiotic Intelligence (Si) & Human Flourishing Saturday, October 10, 2026 3:30 – 5:00 PM El Portal, Sedona Join us for a small-group discussion exploring Symbiotic Intelligence (Si)—the practice of engaging with AI as a partner to enhance human reasoning, wisdom, and connection. Contact andrea@SedonaPhilosophy.com to request an invitation. Dr. Matthew Goodwin Getting Deeper into the Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonders Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 – 7:15 PM Heroes Regional Park Library 6075 N 83rd Avenue Glendale, AZ News About the GuidesMatt and Andrea Married in DelphiWhile traveling in Europe this summer, Matt and Andrea got married in Delphi, a site central to the history of Western philosophy. The Delphic Oracle’s prophecy about Socrates connects the philosophical tradition of inquiry to the importance of place and the power of mystery. For Matt and Andrea, both Delphi and Sedona are places of transformative beauty where inspiring vistas and philosophical inquiry naturally complement each other.  Matthew Goodwin and Andrea Christelle hiking in Delphi, June 2026.UC Irvine Names Kent Baldner a Distinguished Humanities Alumnus for 60th AnniversaryKent was recently recognized by his graduate school, U.C. Irvine. In a celebration of its 60th anniversary, the School of Humanities selected Kent as the student representing the 80s, and the university’s graduate programs. Kent tells us, “In 1976, I got my first apartment, and chose Philosophy as my major in college. Fifty years later, I’m still at it, offering philosophically themed tours for Sedona Philosophy. Come join us!”  Fifty years after declaring his major, Kent continues his lifelong philosophical journey outdoors with Sedona Philosophy. Come join us!The Philosopher’s PathThe Philosopher’s Path is a feature in our newsletter that gives our readers prompts to inspire personal reflection—whether you’re hiking red rock trails, sitting quietly at home, or navigating your daily life.You can think of this as an invitation to walk a path of inner inquiry—one that may lead to deeper understanding of yourself, others, and the world around you. The Philosopher’s PathMovement and Thought: allow the destination to define itselfHenry David Thoreau, in his essay “Walking,” praised what he called the art of Sauntering. Where Aristotle’s students walked together to sharpen an argument, Thoreau walked alone to wonder and wander. Sedona’s trails hold room for both. Taking a walk with no particular problem to solve may lead to surprising solutions that arrive unbidden. Prompt:Choose a walk this week with no particular objective. What surfaces in your thinking when you take the problem-solving objective away?“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” – Mary Oliver Oliver, Mary. “Yes! No!” Upstream: Selected Essays, Penguin Press, 2016.  SedonaPhilosophy.comOffering guided tours in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and across northern Arizona. |
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