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Write an argumentative essay on the following case scenario. Discuss the relevant facts, moral principles, rights, etc. involved in the case, especially those covered in the textbook. Evaluate these criteria in light of one of the following ethical theories: rational ethical egoism, natural law theory (secular or religious), utilitarianism (post-Mill), Kantian deontology, or virtue ethics (Aristotelian or Care Ethics). Given the chosen ethical theory, craft a robust moral argument about what Joe's moral responsibility should be. Your argument should invoke the relevant criteria you've already demonstrated, be consistent with the facts, chosen position, as well as self-consistent. Demonstrate your reasoning explicitly and in detail while avoiding logical fallacies, especially beside the point, begging the question, or straw man.

Case Scenario

Rose and Joe have been living together in a monogamous relationship for more than a year--since the beginning of their junior year at college. They both agreed at the time they moved in together that either could leave the relationship at any time. Although they were using birth control, Rose has unexpectedly become pregnant.

Joe suggests that she get an abortion and offers to pay for it. However, because Rose is morally opposed to abortion, she resigns herself to having the baby. Joe does not bring up the subject again. When Rose is six months pregnant, Joe decides to leave. He leaves a short note saying, 'It was fun while it lasted, but it's time for me to move on.'

Rose is distraught. Even though it had never been discussed, she had thought that she and Joe would raise the baby together.