noun
item-by-item discussion; detailed exposition
Used in contrast with 総論 (general overview) to refer to a detailed, point-by-point discussion or analysis of individual items or aspects.
See also: 総論
総論の後で各論に入ります。
After the general overview, we will move on to the detailed discussion of each item.
各論では具体的な事例を検討する。
In the detailed exposition, we examine specific cases.