GRICE E TUVERI

 The reference to "Dulcamara" by the Sardinian philosopher Giovanni Battista Tuveri likely relates to the character of Dr. Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizetti's opera  L'elisir d'amore.  Dr. Dulcamara is a traveling quack selling "love potions" and other purported remedies to naive townspeople. It's plausible that Tuveri, a prominent philosopher and politician from Sardinia in the 19th century, invoked the character of Dulcamara as a metaphor or allegory in his writings, perhaps to criticize: Deception and charlatanism: Tuveri might have used Dulcamara to symbolize those who manipulate or mislead people with false promises, whether in politics, society, or intellectual circles. Blind faith or credulity: The villagers' belief in Dulcamara's "elixir" could represent the dangers of uncritical acceptance of ideas or authority, according to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The misuse of power or influence: Tuveri, as a politician and opponent of the fusion of Sardinia with Piedmontese territories, may have seen parallels between Dulcamara's persuasive power and the rhetoric used to sway public opinion or consolidate control.  Without the specific context of Tuveri's mention, it's impossible to pinpoint the exact intention. However, it's highly probable that his reference to Dulcamara served as a satirical or critical allusion to themes of trickery, gullibility, and potentially the manipulation of the masses.