Answer:

philosophy

AnswerCrossword Clue
PHILOSOPHYPlato's field
PHILOSOPHYStudy of the nature of knowledge
PHILOSOPHYSpinoza's specialty
PHILOSOPHYStudy of esthetics, logic, ethics, etc.
PHILOSOPHYSpinoza's forte
PHILOSOPHYStart of a quotation
PHILOSOPHYField of Plato and Aristotle