William James Varieties of Religious Experience (1902) (1902) - Page 11

E. P. G.

original: "E. P. G." refers to Elizabeth Putnam Greene (1848–1920), who was the sister-in-law of William James and a close confidante within his family circle.

IN FILIAL GRATITUDE AND LOVE

filial gratitude: the respect and thankfulness shown by a child to a parent or an older family figure. James uses this term to honor the deep, family-like bond he shared with the recipient.

dedication: a formal statement of tribute at the beginning of a book, usually to honor a person who inspired the author or supported the work's creation.