At Brown, he was very popular and taught courses in the philosophy of physics, ethics, and related fields.
Quinn served in 1994–1995 as President of the Central Division of the American Philosophical Association (APA).
[3] The fellowship, endowed by the executors of Philip Quinn's estate, is awarded annually in philosophy, preferably supporting young women in the early stages of their scholarly careers.
The Philip L. Quinn Prize is considered the APA's "highest honor for service to the profession.
"[4] Previous winners include Ruth Barcan Marcus, J.B. Schneewind, Anita Silvers, Ernest Sosa, Karen Hanson, Judith Jarvis Thomson, John Perry, Michael Bratman, Martha Nussbaum, Robert Audi, Peggy DesAutels, Geoffrey Sayre-McCord, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Anita L. Allen, and Virginia Held.