Dependence, Reliability, Rationality

As has been previously discussed, the substantive superior correlate to Dependence is not Independence, but Reliability. Still, the latter, like Dependability, is defined from an external perspective. Now, the underlying internal characteristic of Reliability is Consistency. But, Consistency in conduct is a manifestation of a Rational principle. Thus, even if it is not widely recognized by contemporary 'individualists', the substantive overcoming of Dependence requires Rationality.