The contrasting theoretical positions of linguistic relativity (Sapir-Whorf) regarding language shaping thought, and generative grammar (Chomsky) regarding universal innate structures, represent standard foundational knowledge in the history of linguistics.
The claim states a well-known historical and theoretical contrast between two major figures in linguistics (Sapir-Whorf vs. Chomsky). This is a widely accepted fact within the history of linguistics and cognitive science, qualifying as common knowledge that does not require specific paper citations to verify.