disquisition

dis·qui·si·tion (dis′kwi zis̸h′ən)

noun

a formal discussion of some subject, often in writing; discourse or treatise

Etymology: L disquisitio < disquisitus, pp. of disquirere, to investigate < dis-, apart + quaerere, to seek

Preposition: on

nature: A wonderful read, and a quietly superb disquisition on the nature and effects of war.

Adjective modifier

long: Alongside this moral lesson, there is also a long disquisition on the natural history of the ass.
lengthy: This is no place for a lengthy disquisition on the Scottish qualities of Banks's writing.
philosophical: I will resist the temptation to engage in a philosophical disquisition on what counts as news.
short: The rest of the volume is taken up with a short disquisition on further topics which could be covered ( pp.

Converse of object

give: They ask for guidance in this life, and are given disquisitions upon the life to come.

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