 Eventually Posidonius gave up Stoicism and turned to a different philosophical direction, this of Plato but mainly of Aristotle, remaining a faithful follower of Aristotelian doctrines until his death.He settled around 95 BCE in Rhodes, a maritime state which had a reputation for scientific research, and became a citizen.In Rhodes, Posidonius actively took part in political life, and his high standing is apparent from the offices he held.