The point of the example with the very large and very small dominoes is to:
A) prove that invisible things exist.
B) challenge the consciousness objection.
C) show that our perception that we act freely doesn't prove that we in fact do so.
D) prove that we act freely.
E) None of the above

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The example with the very large and very small dominoes is used to challenge the consciousness objection, which argues that because our conscious awareness precedes our decisions and actions, we cannot be determined by prior causes and must have free will. However, the example shows that even though we may perceive that we are freely choosing which domino to topple, our choices are still determined by prior causes beyond our control.

The Point of the Example with the Very Large and Very