Rule reminder
Full B2 mastery of causal clauses means: choosing between 15+ causal structures; matching register to context; avoiding common errors; understanding subtle nuances between near-synonyms; using compressed structures (gerund, participio, in quanto + participle) appropriately.
A philosopher writes: 'L'uomo agisce _____ conscio della propria mortalità, cerca compensazione nella creazione di significato.' What is the function of the underlined part?