u/Last-Egg7550

I will admit that I am not too "intellectually engaged" with my faith. I am a practicing Catholic by all definitions; take more of a live and let live approach to life.

As I begin to embark on a deeper intellectual/academic dive into the faith, one thing that continues to irk me is the deference given to St. Thomas Aquinas in all matters, however. It almost feels like a cult of sola scriptura (but with him, so like sola Thomas) that all must yield to his writings in place of other teachings.

Does anyone have some other philosophers that they would recommend to gain a broader perspective, especially with regards to Catholic Social Teaching, that provide a different perspective or even refute some of the logical inconsistencies promulgated by St. Thomas Aquinas?

Thank you!