What Is the Authority in Mediaeval Philosophy?

When i was a graduate student, it really bothered me, especially reading works about early modern philosophy. All they do is quote these authorities, and there's really no room. They don't want even to be innovative and and creative on their own. One of the things that i've actually looked at quite a bit i've written a lot on trinitarian theology. And trinitarya theology is a great le of aa text based research area in mediaeval philosophy.