The man who headed the study circle at the University of Beijing and who first gave serious attention to Marxist philosophy was AP World History Chapter 29 The man who headed the study circle at the University of Beijing and who first gave serious attention to Marxist philosophy was a. Li Dazhao. b. Chiang Kai-shek. c. Yuan Shikai. d. Mao Zedong. e. Li Bo. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+