Full Idea
The social contract theory …has a vision of society as in some sense constituted by individuals for the fulfilment of ends which are primarily individual.
Gist of Idea
The social contract sees society as constituted by and for individuals
Source
Charles Taylor (Atomism [1979], p.29)
Book Reference
'Communitarianism and Individualism', ed/tr. Avineri,S. /de-Shalit,A. [OUP 1992], p.29
A Reaction
It seems to be initiated by individuals who are only motivated by what is in it for them. This presumes self-sufficient adults, rather than children, or parents with children, or dependent people. The epitome of liberalism, perhaps.