Le statut intellectuel de saint Thomas à l'université de Paris au milieu du XIIIe siècle.

St Thomas was a master of the University of Paris, fully integrated into its structural frame; totally respectful of its teaching principles and its statutory obligations. But he remains at the same time a member of his Order, doctor and preacher, giving first priority to the obedience to the Rule and the fidelity to St Dominic's spirit. But beyond these common features, St Thomas Aquinas was undoubtedly an outstanding character due to his moral and intellectual authority, the extent of his works, the novelty of his doctrine, the vigorousness of his opinions which did not fear criticism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]