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How have Saint Thomas Aquinas' contributions been viewed throughout time?

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For a long time Thomas was either ignored or misunderstood by even the greatest philosophers, but his teachings ultimately triumphed. St. Thomas's synthesis is now recognized as one of the greatest works of human thought. His wide-embracing philosophy can be applied to every realm of human life.

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