Boorstin's Argument Analysis
I choose to qualify Boorstin’s distinction that disagreements lead to arguments and dissensions lead to quarrels. I believe that Boorstin’s argument is valid when he claims that disagreements cause debates; during the presidential debates, two opposing sides are not in agreement with one another, therefore, they will debate over the topic. Another example is when a student is in a classroom setting and his or her peer makes a comment that the student does not accept to be true. The student will conduct an argument regarding the topic, however, both students will in the end feel as if they are still accepted.
Where I do not agree with Boorstin is that if one dissents, he or she will ultimately feel not a part of the majority; thus a part of