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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

22809	The social contract sees society as constituted by and for individuals [Taylor,C]
	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.
	From: Charles Taylor (Atomism [1979], 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.