Thomism, which was destined to become the official philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church, became in the first instance the accepted doctrine of the Dominican order, who were presently joined in this allegiance by the Augustinians.
The attempt to work out either of the reactions against Thomism in new theological systems is pretty much confined to Germany.
Newman - with modifications on becoming a Roman Catholic in the light of the church's decision in favour of Thomism.
In philosophical doctrine he adhered to a moderate Thomism.
From the Roman Catholic point of view this reaction to " Thomism " was a timely protest against modern metaphysics.