An exploration of mp3 file sharing and online music piracy, and its ethical implications regarding consumers, musicians, and record companies “In traditional ethical studies, the classic problem is the starving man – can a starving man ethically steal a loaf of bread if he has no money. The modern version is evidently, can the person who wants to listen to music steal it if he thinks the price is too high?” The topical escalation of media coverage besieging the demise of Napster has instigated widespread debate over the implications fi ....