Is the Conservative view "every man for himself" really just selfishness?

Conservative viewpoints such as individual freedom, anti-tax, anti-welfare"pulled up by his own bootstraps", gun-carry laws, are consistent with "every man for himself". Conservatives have a strong streak of independence in their positions, and that independence is at odds with civilized society. Civilization is actually a cooperative effort, where people agree to do things together for the benefit of all. "Every man for himself" points out the inherent selfishness and self-centeredness of the conservative position.