During the Middle Ages, as much as half of Europe's population died in the Black Death. How would philosophers of the Age of Reason explain a catastrophe like this, as opposed to the medieval explanation? Age of Reason philosophers would draw the conclusion that was no scientific reason for the Black Plague. Age of Reason philosophers would look for logical explanations--not believe it was caused by the wrath of God. Age of Reason philosophers would claim that there is no explanation for any death; all death is a normal part of life. Age of Reason philosophers would argue that the plague proved that there is no God--the opposite of what Medieval people thought.