But he's fond of Thomas Aquinas and John Locke, too.

FORBES: Philosopher King

His latest speech was superficially about the modern relevance of St Thomas Aquinas.

ECONOMIST: Fazio��s fables

Though it brought practical benefits, and even attracted the attention of eminent scholars like Thomas Aquinas, alchemy was not granted admission to the curriculum.

ECONOMIST: The twisted history of alchemy: Alchemists, ancient and modern | The

No surprise, of course, he starts with Thomas Aquinas.

FORBES: Rick Santorum and the 13th Century